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7 things you should know about the war in Syria
March 12, 2025 News

7 things you should know about the war in Syria

It has been 14 years since the war in Syria began — a conflict that became one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our time. Although the recent fall of the Bashar Assad regime has brought hope for a better future for many Syrians, it has also introduced new challenges. Why was Syria at war for so long? What are the implications of Assad's fall? And what else should you know about the war in Syria and its aftermath? 

14 years since the outbreak of the war in Syria: Caritas Czech Republic helps people start over
March 10, 2025 News

14 years since the outbreak of the war in Syria: Caritas Czech Republic helps people start over

For fourteen years, Syria has been a place where people struggle to survive amidst war-ravaged cities, destroyed infrastructure, and uncertainty. The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime brought hope for a better future for many Syrians, but also a number of new challenges. Caritas Czech Republic has been operating in Syria since 2013, helping local people survive and start over – from securing basic needs to supporting livelihoods. 

Banza fled the conflict in DR Congo to Zambia and found a new beginning through hairdressing
March 8, 2025 CCR-Zambia

Banza fled the conflict in DR Congo to Zambia and found a new beginning through hairdressing

Fleeing from conflict and starting anew in a foreign land is never easy. For Banza, a 33-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, life took an unexpected turn when war forced her to leave behind everything she knew. Arriving in Zambia ten years ago, she hoped for stability, but new challenges awaited her. Thanks to the support from Caritas Czech Republic, Banza was able to turn her passion for hairdressing into a flourishing business.

I knew that if we did not escape, we would die, says Elody from Zambia, who started a new life with the help of Caritas Czech Republic
March 6, 2025 News

I knew that if we did not escape, we would die, says Elody from Zambia, who started a new life with the help of Caritas Czech Republic

Only 19 years old, Elody comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where difficult life circumstances led her all the way to Zambia. Together with her sister, she was kidnapped by rebels who kept them in brutal conditions until they managed to escape. Today, in the Meheba refugee settlement, she runs her own small shop, takes care of her son, and inspires other women in her community. Her story shows that there is hope for a better life. Caritas Czech Republic played a part in helping her find that hope. 

6 things you may not know about refugees
March 5, 2025 News

6 things you may not know about refugees

The number of people forced to leave their homes has more than doubled in the last decade. There are over 122 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, marking the highest single year increase recorded. The war in Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest population movements since the Second World War and has contributed significantly to this record number. Here are some more important facts about refugees.