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7 things you should know about the war in Gaza
October 7, 2024 News

7 things you should know about the war in Gaza

The devastating war in Gaza has been ongoing since last October. It has left behind an indescribable level of destruction and suffering and has had an unprecedented impact on the civilian population there. The bombing and fighting in this enclosed strip of land have caused one of the greatest humanitarian disasters of our time. What is the situation on the ground? What is behind the conflict?

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.

Meet the wool master reviving traditional wool processing in Georgia thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
September 30, 2024 News

Meet the wool master reviving traditional wool processing in Georgia thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

To reach the village of Zemo Alveni in eastern Georgia, you have to drive along a narrow unpaved road. Two hours from the capital Tbilisi, a remote region awaits, where the traffic is jammed with slow-moving cows and herds of sheep graze on the vast hills. Their wool, which only a few years ago was thrown away and burned, now fills the premises of the processing plant in whose yard we are standing. It is processed thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic.

The war negatively affected her mental health. Today, Walaa from Syria is feeling better thanks our support
September 26, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Syria and Türkiye

The war negatively affected her mental health. Today, Walaa from Syria is feeling better thanks our support

Over 6 million people have fled their homes due of the war in Syria, which has been going on for more than 13 years. Walaa and her two daughters have suffered the same fate. Shelling has driven them from their rural home to a refugee camp where they live in bad conditions. This has negatively affected Walaa's physical and mental health. That is why Caritas Czech Republic offered her a helping hand to feel like herself again.

The Froimciuk family had to flee the war in Ukraine but found safe shelter in Moldova
September 23, 2024 News

The Froimciuk family had to flee the war in Ukraine but found safe shelter in Moldova

Tatiana and Igori Froimciuk, along with their children, were forced to flee the war-torn city of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, seeking safety in Moldova. Thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic, they have begun to rebuild their lives. Though the future remains uncertain, the family holds onto the hope of returning to Ukraine one day, dreaming of a stable and peaceful life ahead. 

I feel at home at the protected housing, says Elena from Moldova, who lives with a mental disorder
September 19, 2024 CCR-Moldova

I feel at home at the protected housing, says Elena from Moldova, who lives with a mental disorder

Elena, a 47-year-old woman living with a mental disorder, recently moved to the Viitorul protected house in Moldova. Here, she found a supportive environment where she can learn to live independently and feel included. The protected housing, opened by Caritas Czech Republic, offers personalised care, helping residents like Elena develop vital skills such as social interaction, communication, and household management.

How the West Bank is affected by the war in Gaza
September 16, 2024 News

How the West Bank is affected by the war in Gaza

More than 11 months have passed since the conflict in the Gaza Strip escalated. The war is also hitting hard on the West Bank region. Since 7 October, more than 600 Palestinians have been killed and thousands injured. Tensions and violence in the area are steadily increasing, depriving civilians not only of their lives, but also of their jobs and shelter. In the West Bank, as in Gaza, Caritas is also helping.

I still live in fear that the earthquake will strike again, says Fatima from Morocco who lost her home
September 16, 2024 News

I still live in fear that the earthquake will strike again, says Fatima from Morocco who lost her home

Last September a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, killing 3 000 people and affecting up to 300 000 others. Among them was also Fatima, who lost her house due to the earthquake. Only one room was left, unsafe for her life. She now lives in a tent. Caritas Czech Republic is still providing much-needed humanitarian aid to people like Fatima in Morocco