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Hadia from Iraq lost her home because of the Islamic State. Now she can live in dignity thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
May 22, 2023 News

Hadia from Iraq lost her home because of the Islamic State. Now she can live in dignity thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

At first glance, Hadia's home is not very different from other ones. Only the plastic on the ceiling and the lack of windows show that it is a makeshift shelter. Nevertheless, it looks like a home that is carefully taken care of by its inhabitants. Hadia's and her husband are among the internally displaced persons who have fled attacks by the self-proclaimed Islamic State. Caritas Czech Republic is helping them to live in dignity.
Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty
May 18, 2023 News

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty

Since 2018, on 20th May we celebrate World Bee Day. The importance of bees for the ecosystem and the food industry has long been known. But these insects are also a source of work and livelihoods in developing regions. For example in refugee settlements in Zambia, where dozens of refugees have started to make a living from beekeeping thanks to Caritas Czech Republic.
The most important thing is to talk with them, says a caregiver about lonely seniors in Moldova
May 8, 2023 News

The most important thing is to talk with them, says a caregiver about lonely seniors in Moldova

It is hard not to notice the beautiful chateau with a park near the main road when arriving in Taul, a small town in northern Moldova. It is the largest park in the country. Just outside the entrance is a light green building that is occupied by the St. Juliana Home Care Centre. Here, Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova is helping lonely seniors.
Raisa from Moldova is dependent on the help of others. The services of a home care centre are a relief for her
May 4, 2023 News

Raisa from Moldova is dependent on the help of others. The services of a home care centre are a relief for her

Rural regions in Moldova are often home to lonely seniors. Young people often move abroad for job opportunities, leaving behind relatives who are unable or unwilling to leave. They often face loneliness, poverty, and inadequate health and social care. One of the lonely elderly women is 73-year-old Raisa from Taul village. Thanks to a home care centre opened by Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova, she is feeling much better.
What causes malnutrition and how we help prevent it in Zambia
May 3, 2023 News

What causes malnutrition and how we help prevent it in Zambia

More than half of Zambia's nearly 20 million people live below the poverty line. The country's malnutrition rate is one of the highest in the world, with nearly half the population unable to meet their minimum calorie requirements. More than one-third of children under five years of age are stunted. Poverty, inequality and the increasingly severe effects of climate change are exacerbating hunger levels. How is Caritas Czech Republic tackling malnutrition in Zambia?
A church collection is coming up to help persecuted Christians. Join us on 14th May
April 28, 2023 News

A church collection is coming up to help persecuted Christians. Join us on 14th May

Traditionally, churches take up a collection on the Sixth Sunday of Easter to help persecuted Christians and others in need. Last year alone it raised nearly 9 million crowns. Thanks to the generosity of donors, help reaches thousands of people in need every year. For example, people returning home after the war in Iraq, or Lebanese who find themselves in a difficult situation. Join the collection this year on 14th May.
Vulnerable communities in northern Iraq are getting back on their feet after war thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
April 24, 2023 News

Vulnerable communities in northern Iraq are getting back on their feet after war thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

The Nineveh region in northern Iraq is one of the most fertile in the country. But the conflict with the self-proclaimed Islamic State has devastated much of the area and people who have returned to their homes after the war are having to start from scratch. We are supporting vulnerable communities in the region to get back on their feet.
8 things to know about Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia
April 21, 2023 CCR-Zambia

8 things to know about Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia

When refugees flee their countries because of wars, conflicts and violence, they settle down in refugee camps. The Meheba Refugee settlement in Zambia is one of the refugee settlements in Africa hosting people who were forced to leave their homes. What does life in this settlement look like and what else should you know about Meheba refugee settlement?
How climate change is affecting the lives of people in developing countries
April 20, 2023 News

How climate change is affecting the lives of people in developing countries

The temperature of our planet has already risen by 1.1ºC compared to pre-industrial times. This change is significantly affecting communities in poor regions. Whether it is farmers starving due to crop failure or people becoming homeless by hurricanes and floods, climate change is having a major impact on their quality of life. More than 100 million people around the world are currently dependent on humanitarian assistance due to disasters or loss of livelihoods caused by climate change.
5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment
April 11, 2023 News

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment

We care about our planet. That is why we help protect it in several countries around the world. We are introducing innovative solutions for farmers in Zambia to help them adapt to climate change, planting resilient trees in Iraq and improving waste management in Moldova. What else is Caritas Czech Republic doing to protect the environment?
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