Palestine

Caritas Czech Republic began helping in Palestine in May 2015. The help focuses on high unemployment of women and young graduates, which is one of the main economic problems of the country. The Palestinian government depends on foreign aid (at least one third). This foreign aid is then delivered to half of the civil service. In cases where these foreign resources dwindle, economic crisis occurs. The main aim of Caritas Czech Republic is therefore to prepare the Palestinians to operate their own businesses and encourage self-employment.

Information about activities in Georgia in 2015 (both in English and Czech) here.

October 24, 2023 News

Life in Gaza under the shadow of conflict

Since the escalation of violence on 7 October 2023, more than 5,000 people have lost their lives and 15,000 others have been injured in Gaza. Numerous residents have been forced to seek refuge in hospitals, UNRWA facilities, and churches. The shortage of electricity, water, and food supplies, especially for hospitals, has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. We are publishing an article that our colleagues at Caritas Jerusalem prepared despite the obstacles the conflict has caused them.

October 23, 2023 News

What life in the Gaza Strip looks like

Gaza, a strip of isolated land smaller than Prague, is home to 2.3 million people. It is one of the most densely populated areas on the planet - and in a confined space. The Gaza Strip has been described as an "open-air prison", its inhabitants have long been deprived of basic needs, which are constantly growing. What is life like in Gaza, what do its inhabitants face and how has the recent escalation of the conflict worsened the situation?

October 17, 2023 All news

War between Israel and Hamas. Gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian disaster

The war between Israel and Hamas is a humanitarian disaster for the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. In this closed area without escape, basic needs, including drinking water, are running out. In addition, Israel has called for over a million residents of northern Gaza to leave their homes. Caritas Jerusalem has long been active in Gaza.

December 26, 2016 Palestine

In Palestine, young people learn how to apply for a job

Final training of Palestinian students took place at the universities in Bethlehem and Birzeit in December. During a six week period, young people obtained the necessary skills for stepping out of the academic world in order to successfully enter the labour market.

December 21, 2016 Palestine

Sewing for a living helps Palestinian women support their families

"First of all, I will sew headbands for children," revealed Samabar, mother of six children – five girls and one boy. They live together with her niece in Ramallah, where Samahar is studying and is currently preparing for the biannual exams.

November 8, 2016 Palestine

Career training focused on getting a job is happening at Palestinian universities

On Saturday 8 October 2016, a course began at Bethlehem University designed for its students and graduates, where young Palestinians will gradually acquire key skills for getting a job. They will learn how to behave at a job interview, gain experience needed for a successful life and learn about challenges that could arise in the working process.

August 11, 2016 Palestine

What kind of future awaits Gaza?

May 18, 2016, 8:00 in the morning. The cold prevails despite a forecast temperature of 38 degrees for the day. I walk through more than one km of mesh tunnel in a deserted area with automatic gates. Green light, we can pass. Red light, we wait. Not a soul in sight, all visible traces of humanity seem to have disappeared. This place outside of time, of space, is Erez: the border that links Israel to Gaza, Gaza to Israel. A hyphen between two worlds. Read more on caritas.org.

December 23, 2015 Palestine

Support of the socially disabled in Palestine is in progress

Palestine’s economy is highly dependent on outside support, which is estimated upwards of 1,8 trillion USD (approximately 43 trillion CZK). Around 30% of the country’s GDP comes from outside help, which allows the operation of up to half of the Palestinian national services. Unemployment affects mainly graduates and women  and at the same time the difference with salaries between genders is above 12%.

November 29, 2015 Palestine

International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people

In 1977, The United Nations declared November 29 as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people. The day should to raise awareness of the crisis in the country and help to establish peace between Israelis and Palestinians. General director of Caritas Jerusalem, Fr. Raed Abusahlia, published his statement with a call for solidarity with the Palestinians.

October 12, 2015 Palestine

Stop escalation of West Bank violence

Caritas Jerusalem is increasingly concerned about the escalating violence in the West Bank between Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Incidents have been reported in over 50 locations in recent weeks, from stone throwing, arson, use of fire arms and clashes in contact points in Nablus, Ramallah, Bethlehem, Jaffa and Nazareth. Read more on caritas.org.