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

When rain is not enough: Manifesto, a farmer from Zambia, seeks ways to adapt to the climate crisis
April 8, 2025 News

When rain is not enough: Manifesto, a farmer from Zambia, seeks ways to adapt to the climate crisis

Due to climate change, Manifesto had to rethink his farming methods. He started growing more resilient crops, built his own irrigation system, and learned how to make natural fertiliser. Today, he is able to feed his family and sell the surplus from his harvest at local markets – thanks in part to support from Caritas Czech Republic.

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps protect the environment and respond to climate change
April 7, 2025 News

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps protect the environment and respond to climate change

Drought, polluted water, failed crops. For many of the communities that we support, the effects of climate change are part of everyday life. That is why our humanitarian and development work increasingly focuses on protecting the environment and building climate resilience. We provide training for farmers, improve access to water, support innovative solutions, and deliver aid that does not burden nature. Here is what that looks like in practice.

How Rama revived his generations-old carpentry business after conflict in Iraq
March 27, 2025 News

How Rama revived his generations-old carpentry business after conflict in Iraq

In the town of Karamles, Iraq, Rama carefully measures and assembles pieces of wood, shaping them into furniture that will furnish homes across the region. As a carpenter, Rama has dedicated himself to a craft that has been in his family for generations. Despite the challenges brought by conflict and displacement, he has successfully rebuilt his livelihood with the support of Caritas Czech Republic. 

 

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