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

I want to be helpful in Ukraine, says Denys as training courses funded by Caritas Czech Republic help him return to medicine
October 31, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

I want to be helpful in Ukraine, says Denys as training courses funded by Caritas Czech Republic help him return to medicine

The war in Ukraine has turned millions of civilian lives upside down. However, there are people who are ready to overcome any challenge. One of them is Denys, a father of three daughters who, after evacuating his family from the frontline Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, received a grant for his training from Caritas Czech Republic and successfully completed a therapeutic massage course. For Denys, this is an opportunity to resume his career path and improve his family's financial situation.

Caritas Czech Republic at Ambrela Development Forum: Kateřina Velíšková led a panel discussion in Bratislava about the war in Gaza
October 17, 2024 News

Caritas Czech Republic at Ambrela Development Forum: Kateřina Velíšková led a panel discussion in Bratislava about the war in Gaza

On Thursday, October 10, the Ambrela Development Forum took place in Bratislava, Slovakia. It brought together speakers from different countries to talk about the major crises and conflicts the world is currently facing. Among them was our colleague Kateřina Velíšková as a moderator, who led a panel discussion on the issue of providing humanitarian aid during the war in Gaza

6 global conflicts and crises to watch in 2024
October 15, 2024 News

6 global conflicts and crises to watch in 2024

The world is currently experiencing a record number of conflicts and crises since the end of World War II. From the war in Gaza, which is hitting civilians particularly hard, to the fighting in Sudan, which has caused a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, to the problems caused by drought and water scarcity in many countries. In 2024, up to 300 million people will need humanitarian aid. What conflicts and crises should we be watching in 2024?

 

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