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February 11, 2025 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

I was told it was too late for a new profession. The training from Caritas Czech Republic gave me self-confidence, says Tetiana from Ukraine

At the age of 49, Tetiana took up a new profession, upgrading her qualifications as a hairdresser-colourist with the help of a mini-grant from Caritas Czech Republic. “My previous job was much more harmful, unlike this one,” she says with a smile, reflecting on her 15 years of work at a metallurgical plant in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka, eastern Ukraine. Today, Tetiana works in a beauty salon and is motivated to improve her skills and stand on her own feet during challenging times.

February 10, 2025 News

3 years of war in Ukraine: We are helping people get back on their feet

Soon, it will be three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the escalation of the war that has affected millions of lives. Since the early days of the conflict, Caritas Czech Republic has been on the ground, helping those who need it most. In addition to providing humanitarian aid, we are increasingly focusing on restoring livelihoods and supporting long-term solutions. We are helping people not just to survive but to start living again.

February 6, 2025 News

I want to help others achieve their dreams, says Massara from Iraq after opening her jewellery business

In a welcoming home in Bartella, Iraq, 26-year-old Massara carefully crafts traditional Iraqi jewellery and handbags, bead by bead. Like many in her community, Massara’s life was disrupted by the ISIS invasion, forcing her to flee to Erbil. Yet, her determination to support her family and preserve her heritage brought her back to Bartella, where she has built a successful handmade goods business with the help of Caritas Czech Republic.

February 5, 2025 News

Irena Kara from Caritas Czech Republic: Even two years after the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, impacts are still visible

It has been exactly two years since one of the most devastating earthquakes in modern history struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. Nearly 60,000 people lost their lives, and millions saw their lives turned upside down. How was the immediate aid carried out? How have people managed to cope with the disaster? We spoke with Irena Kara, our colleague in Turkey, about the current situation in the affected areas.

February 4, 2025 News

5 impacts of Trump’s decision to shut down USAID

President Donald Trump’s decision to first suspend and then terminate the operations of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has sparked a wave of criticism and questions. This move endangers the lives of millions of people worldwide. What specific impacts does this decision have on those in need, and what consequences could the halt in foreign aid funding bring? Caritas Czech Republic, which has long been active in crisis areas, highlights the following key impacts of this decision.

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