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.

January 31, 2025 News

Thanks to the ceasefire, significantly more humanitarian aid is flowing into Gaza, but the needs remain enormous, says Kateřina Velíšková from Caritas Czech Republic

After more than a year of war, a temporary ceasefire has been declared in Gaza. This has given residents hope of returning home and allowed for an increase in humanitarian aid deliveries. However, the situation remains critical. What impact has the conflict had, what do people in Gaza need most right now, and how is Caritas Czech Republic helping them? We discussed this with Kateřina Velíšková, Regional Manager for the Middle East at Caritas Czech Republic.

January 23, 2025 News

Israa from Gaza lost her limbs and two sisters in the war. Thanks to the help of Caritas, she has secured medical care

Israa, a young woman from the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza, is both a witness and a victim of one of the most devastating conflicts of today. Over 47,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza since the war began, and more than 100,000 others have suffered injuries. Among them, Israa, who lost limbs and her sisters in the bombing.

January 22, 2025 News

Caritas welcomes temporary ceasefire in Gaza: first step towards addressing the current humanitarian tragedy

After 15 months of brutal war between Israel and Hamas, a temporary ceasefire has been announced in Gaza. This brings hope to the families of hostages and much-needed relief to Gaza’s residents. However, it is only the first essential step towards achieving lasting peace and addressing the enormous humanitarian catastrophe that the enclave’s population is facing as a result of the conflict.

January 20, 2025 News

Water brings back hope to Ali and his family in Syria

Despite years of displacement and harsh living conditions in northern Syria, Ali remains determined to care for his family. Forced to flee his hometown due to violence, he has endured countless challenges, from unemployment to the struggle for clean water. Now, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, a renewed water supply is bringing hope back to his life, family, and community.

January 16, 2025 News

I love my job, says Jerome from Zambia, who lives with a visual impairment

76-year-old Jerome from Zambia has been coping with the effects of glaucoma, which robbed him of his sight, for the past 13 years. Despite this, he has not lost his zest for life or determination. Today, he works as a trustee of a food processing centre in the Meheba refugee settlement, where his attitude inspires others to live life to the fullest despite obstacles. The centre, which helps people secure their livelihoods, operates with the support of Caritas Czech Republic.

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Thanks to the ceasefire, significantly more humanitarian aid is flowing into Gaza, but the needs remain enormous, says Kateřina Velíšková from Caritas Czech Republic

Israa from Gaza lost her limbs and two sisters in the war. Thanks to the help of Caritas, she has secured medical care

Caritas welcomes temporary ceasefire in Gaza: first step towards addressing the current humanitarian tragedy

Water brings back hope to Ali and his family in Syria

I love my job, says Jerome from Zambia, who lives with a visual impairment

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