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.

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

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.

May 22, 2025 News

Behind every grain of rice are people like Mathews from Zambia, who supports his entire family through his work

Mathews operates a rice processing machine every day at the centre in the Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia. Thanks to this job, he supports his family and does something that fulfils him. With the support of the Caritas Czech Republic, high-quality grains of rice are now produced at the centre, which are then sold at local markets or handed over to the farmers.

May 11, 2025 News

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty

Every year on 20^th May we celebrate World Bee Day. The importance of bees for the ecosystem and the food industry has long been known. But these insects are also a source of work and livelihoods in developing regions. For example in refugee settlements in Zambia, where dozens of refugees have started to make a living from beekeeping thanks to Caritas Czech Republic.

May 8, 2025 News

I want to open a workshop and name it after my son, says Najlaa from Iraq, a seamstress finding new hope after tragic loss

Najlaa lives in Karakosh, a town in northern Iraq. She is 50 years old, works as a seamstress, and her story is one of grief, faith, and quiet determination. In 2023, she lost her son in a car accident. Since then, she has been dreaming of opening her own sewing workshop – and naming it in his memory.

May 1, 2025 News

At 23 years old, Martin from Iraq is the sole provider for his entire family. Caritas Czech Republic helped him open a clothing store

Martin is a successful young entrepreneur; with the help of Caritas Czech Republic, he opened his own clothing store in Karakosh, Iraq. He moved to the city after its liberation from ISIS. Through his work, he earns a living not only for himself but also for his father and two brothers with disabilities.

April 28, 2025 News

Farmer Racheal has become a successful entrepreneur in Zambia. Caritas Czech Republic helped her on the path to her dream

At 28 years old, Racheal from Zambia decided to start her own business. In Zambia, this is not an easy decision, as people often struggle with a lack of start-up capital. Farmer Racheal was supported by Caritas Czech Republic, empowering her hard work and determination. Today, Racheal successfully runs businesses in several fields.

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Behind every grain of rice are people like Mathews from Zambia, who supports his entire family through his work

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty

I want to open a workshop and name it after my son, says Najlaa from Iraq, a seamstress finding new hope after tragic loss

At 23 years old, Martin from Iraq is the sole provider for his entire family. Caritas Czech Republic helped him open a clothing store

Farmer Racheal has become a successful entrepreneur in Zambia. Caritas Czech Republic helped her on the path to her dream

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