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 from the field

Zambian delegation visits the Czech Republic to forge new partnerships in agricultural mechanisation
September 23, 2026 News

Zambian delegation visits the Czech Republic to forge new partnerships in agricultural mechanisation

Czech technologies are set to play a role in Zambian agriculture. This is the goal of the ZAMAGRO: Mechanization & Innovation for Commercial Farming Growth in Zambia project, implemented by Caritas Czech Republic and financially supported by the Czech Development Agency. In September, a delegation of Zambian farmers, entrepreneurs and institutional representatives travelled to Prague to meet local manufacturers of agricultural machinery and establish new partnerships.

When the water recedes: Nepal faces a long road to recovery
September 18, 2026 News

When the water recedes: Nepal faces a long road to recovery

Flash floods swept through the Himalayan valley along the Bhotekoshi River less than a month ago. The affected families now face a long journey towards recovery, from repairing their homes and helping children return to school to rebuilding their livelihoods. Caritas Nepal, which we support from the Czech Republic, continues to stand alongside people as they cope with the consequences of the disaster. In addition to providing immediate humanitarian assistance, the organisation is preparing longer-term measures to help families restore their lives and become more resilient to similar risks in the future. 

Separated by war: A mother's testimony from Gaza
September 14, 2026 News

Separated by war: A mother's testimony from Gaza

For many parents, the thought of being separated from their children is unbearable. Yet war has a way of turning such nightmares into reality. Nesma knows this all too well. In October 2023, she accompanied her son to the West Bank so that he could undergo heart surgery. When the conflict in Gaza erupted, their journey home became unexpectedly complicated. Nesma was separated from her twelve other children for months. The testimony of her family is a stark reminder of the devastating impact armed conflicts have on the lives of innocent civilians. What role did Caritas Czech Republic play in their story?

 

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