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.

Stories from the field

March 16, 2025 News

3 ways Caritas' clinic in Gaza helps people in need

During one of the most challenging humanitarian crises, Caritas has been at the forefront of providing essential health care services in Gaza. The needs of local people remain overwhelming. Over a year of conflict has left Gaza’s health infrastructure in terrible condition, and most medical facilities remain non-functional. In this critical moment, here are three key ways that Caritas' clinic is making a difference.

March 14, 2025 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

Motherhood in war. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Lilya's family welcomes their child in a warm and bright home in the Kherson region

During the full-scale invasion, resilience became a symbol of Ukrainians. In particular, women who dare to give birth during the war in Ukraine. One of them is Lilya. Her eldest son is the same age as the Russian aggression against Ukrainians, and her second pregnancy passed in occupation. The couple fled their home to save the children and now live in an old village house near the front. Despite her trials, Lilya is currently pregnant. With the support of Caritas Czech Republic, the family prepared a new home for the baby's arrival.

March 10, 2025 News

14 years since the outbreak of the war in Syria: Caritas Czech Republic helps people start over

For fourteen years, Syria has been a place where people struggle to survive amidst war-ravaged cities, destroyed infrastructure, and uncertainty. The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime brought hope for a better future for many Syrians, but also a number of new challenges. Caritas Czech Republic has been operating in Syria since 2013, helping local people survive and start over – from securing basic needs to supporting livelihoods.

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3 ways Caritas' clinic in Gaza helps people in need

Motherhood in war. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Lilya's family welcomes their child in a warm and bright home in the Kherson region

14 years since the outbreak of the war in Syria: Caritas Czech Republic helps people start over

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