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

People in Lebanon survive day by day and try to help each other, says Kristýna Kvasničková from Caritas Czech Republic about the current situation in the country
October 5, 2024 News

People in Lebanon survive day by day and try to help each other, says Kristýna Kvasničková from Caritas Czech Republic about the current situation in the country

The war between Hezbollah and Israel is having a dramatic impact on civilians in Lebanon in particular. Over 1.2 million people, more than a quarter of the population, have fled their homes from shelling. It is impossible for a country long facing a socio-economic and political crisis to take care of them. What is the situation on the ground? How is it affecting ordinary people? Kristýna Kvasničková, who has lived in Lebanon until recently, explains this in an interview. 

Humanitarian crisis in Lebanon: Caritas provides on-the-ground assistance
October 3, 2024 News

Humanitarian crisis in Lebanon: Caritas provides on-the-ground assistance

The security and humanitarian situation in Lebanon is dramatically worsening. As a result of Israeli attacks, approximately one million residents have been displaced from their homes, now needing assistance to meet their basic needs. Caritas Lebanon actively provides humanitarian aid to displaced people, ensuring access to water, food, shelter, and medical and psychosocial support. Caritas Czech Republic has also contributed directly to the aid efforts on the ground.

Farming is my favourite job, says Iraqi farmer Jibran
October 3, 2024 News

Farming is my favourite job, says Iraqi farmer Jibran

For centuries, the fertile Nineveh Plains in Iraq have provided an ideal place to farm. Until climate change began to hit the area hard. It is also affecting farmer Jibran, who is seeing his crops lost to drought and weather fluctuations. Caritas Czech Republic has supported Jibran to be able to farm despite the changing climate.

 

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