How we help

We help where we are needed. We provide immediate humanitarian aid to people affected by war or natural disasters. In development cooperation, we help people get on their feet and earn a living. We focus on health and social care development, environmental protection and work on systemic change.

Humanitární pomoc

Humanitarian aid

Humanitarian aid is crucial during natural disasters and war conflicts. In crises, we focus primarily on providing basic needs such as food, water and shelter

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Rozvojová spolupráce

Development cooperation

Development cooperation aims to help people get back on their feet and get a source of livelihood. We are also working on systemic changes in healthcare, social services and environmental protection.

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Stories of help

Nabaz opened a mobile shop in Iraqi Duhok thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
July 3, 2025 News

Nabaz opened a mobile shop in Iraqi Duhok thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

He is only 26 years old, but he already knows what he enjoys – working with people, modern technology, and fixing things others would throw away. Nabaz from Duhok in Iraqi Kurdistan opened a small mobile phone shop together with a friend. They sell new phones, repair old ones, and thanks to the training provided by Caritas Czech Republic, Nabaz can now even make some replacement parts himself. 

Farmer Enoch from Zambia is facing several challenges due to climate change. Caritas Czech Republic helped him farm sustainably
June 26, 2025 News

Farmer Enoch from Zambia is facing several challenges due to climate change. Caritas Czech Republic helped him farm sustainably

Enoch has been a farmer for almost 10 years. Recently he has been struggling with droughts that threaten his agriculture. Caritas Czech Republic provided him with resilient crops and training, which taught him how to farm efficiently and sustainably. Today, he successfully grows several types of crops, sells them at markets, and manages a seed bank. 

Jasphine from Zambia lost both her mother and her sight at an early age, but managed to overcome all hardships
June 24, 2025 News

Jasphine from Zambia lost both her mother and her sight at an early age, but managed to overcome all hardships

Jasphine has certainly not had an easy life, but she has never given up. Despite her visual impairment, she manages to care for her three children while continuing her education. However, due to a lack of financial resources, it was not easy for her. She therefore joined a savings group, through which she managed to save enough funds to continue her schooling – thanks also to the support from Caritas Czech Republic. 

Monique from Burundi builds a farm and a new life in Zambia with our support
June 19, 2025 News

Monique from Burundi builds a farm and a new life in Zambia with our support

Monique is a single mother from Burundi who, like many others, fled violence and found refuge in Zambia. Today, in the Meheba refugee settlement, she successfully farms and runs a small business, with help from Caritas Czech Republic

Livay from Zambia teaches his community how to save and manage money better
June 10, 2025 News

Livay from Zambia teaches his community how to save and manage money better

Livay has become the leader of a so-called savings group, which enables people in remote parts of Zambia to save money collectively and later access a bank loan. First, Livay learned how to manage his finances through our training. After that, he started sharing his newly acquired knowledge with dozens of people in his community. The saved up money significantly helps people in Zambia on their journey towards a more fulfilling life.