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.

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.

September 4, 2015 Palestine

Since September there are new certified vocational courses in Palestine

In Palestine, the majority of young people and women, especially, do not have any chance to find a decent job after twelve years of going to school. Choosing an unsuitable field of study is only one part of the problem. Therefore, Caritas Czech Republic supports employment of socially disadvantaged groups, youth and women, in the country.

July 2, 2015 Palestine

A normal day in Gaza

Sr Bridget Tighe, of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood, is volunteering for Caritas Jerusalem in Gaza. She decided to share her experience with helping in Palestinian Gaza Strip. Read more on caritas.org.

August 26, 2014 Palestine

Three courageous children

It was early in the morning hours on 10 August 2014 when Ameen Sabbagh, the coordinator of Jerusalem Charity aid in Ghaza, arrived to the charity health centre and saw three children sitting in front of the centre.