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Caritas helped more than 6 700 displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh
February 18, 2021 News

Caritas helped more than 6 700 displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh

War forced tens of thousands of families out of their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh. Many of them believed they would be able to return home after ceasefire was signed between Azerbaijan and Armenia in November last year. The conflict was over, but certain areas of Armenia have newly become part of Azerbaijan. Many people have therefore nowhere to return to. Caritas is supporting displaced people, and is helping them find a solution in such challenging situation.
Life on a mission during the COVID-19 pandemic: What is it like in Mongolia?
February 16, 2021 News

Life on a mission during the COVID-19 pandemic: What is it like in Mongolia?

COVID-19 has been a part of our lives for almost a year. Would you like to know how life on Caritas Czech Republic's missions has changed? For example Mongolia did not have any local transmission of the COVID-19 disease until November. However, the country has already put in restrictions in the beginning of last year. How did the pandemic affect our work? How did we help people who were hit hard by the crisis? Jana Žilková, head of our mission in Mongolia, will tell us more about it.
CCR renews its access to EU humanitarian budget and will be a DG ECHO certified partner until 2027
February 15, 2021 News

CCR renews its access to EU humanitarian budget and will be a DG ECHO certified partner until 2027

Humanitarian needs are growing globally. Not only because of the impacts of climate change, but also because of the coronavirus pandemic, which has seriously hit developing countries. They are in desperate need of help, and the European Commission reacted by increasing its initial annual humanitarian budget for 2021 by 60% to €1.4 billion. Caritas Czech Republic has been working with The Humanitarian Aid department of the European Commission (ECHO) since 2004, and was one of the first organisations to receive a prestigious certificate and thus have this partnership prolonged for another 7 years.
Czech Caritas partners with Visegrad Fund to strengthen Georgian health care system
February 12, 2021 CCR-Georgia

Czech Caritas partners with Visegrad Fund to strengthen Georgian health care system

Since the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, Caritas Czech Republic (CCR) has been assisting Georgian health care system to respond adequately to suddenly emerged challenges. Under its new partnership with Visegrad Fund, Czech Caritas extends its support to strengthen technical as well as professional capacities of so-called “COVID hotels” and rural ambulatories in West Georgia.
Caritas Internationalis urgently calls for access to COVID-19 vaccines for the developing countries
February 9, 2021 News

Caritas Internationalis urgently calls for access to COVID-19 vaccines for the developing countries

Caritas Internationalis, of which Caritas Czech Republic is a member, calls in a recent statement on the UN and the decisions makers to urgently address the developing countries’ approach to coronavirus vaccine. According to Caritas Internationalis, the access to vaccines across the world has not been as equitable as it should be.
Kevork: A Story of Art, Affliction, and Aspiration in Lebanon
February 8, 2021 News

Kevork: A Story of Art, Affliction, and Aspiration in Lebanon

A devastating explosion in Beirut on 4th August not only killed at least 200 people and injured another several thousand, but it has had a long lasting serious impact on the lives of the Lebanese. One of them is Kevork, a passionate painter, who lost everything to the blast.
Early cancer screening saved my life, says Darejan from Georgia
February 4, 2021 News

Early cancer screening saved my life, says Darejan from Georgia

When 46-year old Darejan Berishvili made a routine visit to the newly-opened cancer screening centre in her home town of Zugdidi, she expected to receive a clean bill of health. However, despite having experienced no discomfort, testing revealed she had a stage two malignant tumour in her breast.
Saving Lebanon: More than 218 495 people got another chance
February 2, 2021 Lebanon

Saving Lebanon: More than 218 495 people got another chance

The explosion of nearly 3 000 tons of ammonium nitrate at the port in Beirut has had a long lasting serious impact on the whole Lebanese population. If it was not for organisations such as Caritas, a huge number of people would not have had a chance to get back on their feet, since they were living close to the poverty line already before the 4th August. The Prime Minister resigned soon after the blast, and since then the country has been practically without governance. The longer this lasts, the more difficult it is to see a way out of it.
Cancer is still a stigma in Georgia. Caritas Czech Republic is trying to change that
February 1, 2021 Georgia

Cancer is still a stigma in Georgia. Caritas Czech Republic is trying to change that

Only a small part of the population in Georgia has access to free cancer screening. There is also a lack of information and fear regarding cancer in the country. Because of this, many people are reluctant to even take part in screening programs. Caritas Czech Republic has opened a cancer screening center in Georgia and is also raising awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection of cancer.
In the footsteps of a better future: Are Czechs helping to heal the Earth?
January 29, 2021 Labyrinth 2030

In the footsteps of a better future: Are Czechs helping to heal the Earth?

What kind of world do we want? The answer is given in a new handbook prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with Caritas Czech Republic. The publication "The World We Want - The Czech Footprint in the World" focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals under the so-called Agenda 2030 and includes 17 main points. It focuses on, for example, the fight against famine and poverty, the right to health and social support all over the world, but also clean energy sources and the development of sustainable cities.
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