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

3 000 people in the front line Kherson region in Ukraine will be warm this winter thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
December 16, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

3 000 people in the front line Kherson region in Ukraine will be warm this winter thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

It is less than 20 kilometres from the village of Belozerka in the Kherson region to the front line. “Just half an hour ago, a shell hit our village, leaving us once again without light and water," says Inna, a local resident. For Inna and her neighbours, such goods as light and gas have become a luxury, and frosty winters are outside. Massive attacks regularly destroy the infrastructure of frontline communities, and unemployment deprives people of the ability to stock up on fuel for the winter. “We are very grateful that you deliver us firewood even when it's shelling,” Inna says sincerely.

7 meaningful ways to give back this holiday season
December 10, 2024 News

7 meaningful ways to give back this holiday season

The holidays are a time of joy and festivity. During Christmas, many people think of how they can give back to the community. Even if you do not have lots of time or resources, you can still help those in need. The effectiveness of your effort is not only determined by the time you can spend but also by the sincerity of your actions. If you really wish to help, find out some of the ways you can give back this Christmas. 

Caritas Czech Republic provides food aid to more than 10,000 families in Syria
December 9, 2024 News

Caritas Czech Republic provides food aid to more than 10,000 families in Syria

After nearly 14 years of war, the situation in Syria is undergoing dramatic changes. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has brought hope for a better future to many Syrians but also presents new challenges. Millions of people lack basic necessities such as access to food, clean water, and shelter. Caritas Czech Republic, along with local partners, is working intensively to mitigate the consequences of this crisis.

 

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