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Caring for resilience. Caritas Czech Republic helped to set up a Mental Health Centre in Lviv region
September 15, 2025 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

Caring for resilience. Caritas Czech Republic helped to set up a Mental Health Centre in Lviv region

Over 70% of Ukrainians officially need psychological care because of the war. In 2025, Caritas Czech Republic joined a nationwide mental health programme in four regions of the country. We are helping to set up Mental Health Centres at hospitals, to provide children and adults with free and high-quality psychological care. On September 10, one of the centres launched in Novoyavorivsk, Lviv region.
My family has been farming this land for centuries, says Wamedh, a farmer from Iraq concerned about the impact of climate change
September 15, 2025 News

My family has been farming this land for centuries, says Wamedh, a farmer from Iraq concerned about the impact of climate change

The fertile Nineveh Plains in northern Iraq have long been the heart of agriculture. For generations, families here have worked the land and relied on what they could grow. But today, that’s no longer easy – rainfall is scarce, the climate is changing, and farmers are worried about the future. One of them is Wamedh, a farmer from the Christian town of Qaraqosh. Caritas Czech Republic helped him adapt to the changing climate. 
Farmer Everisto in Zambia faces drought caused by the climate crisis. Caritas Czech Republic helped him cope with the challenges
September 11, 2025 News

Farmer Everisto in Zambia faces drought caused by the climate crisis. Caritas Czech Republic helped him cope with the challenges

Everisto has been farming in Zambia for several decades, providing for both himself and his family through his hard work. However, his crops have been increasingly threatened by drought. Thanks to training from Caritas Czech Republic, Everisto is now better equipped to cope with the effects of climate change. 
Earthquake in Morocco – Two years since the catastrophe
September 8, 2025 News

Earthquake in Morocco – Two years since the catastrophe

On September 8, 2023, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 on the Richter scale struck Morocco. The epicentre was located approximately 70 kilometres southwest of Marrakesh. The disaster claimed nearly 3,000 lives and affected up to 300,000 people, one third of whom were children. Around 50,000 homes were either partially or completely destroyed. Two years later, we commemorate not only the victims of the earthquake but also the assistance provided by Caritas Czech Republic.
Light for Lost Childhood: Caritas joined a silent act of solidarity
September 5, 2025 News

Light for Lost Childhood: Caritas joined a silent act of solidarity

On Thursday, 4 September 2025, the centre of Prague transformed into a space of quiet remembrance and human solidarity. A commemorative procession and subsequent benefit concert entitled Light for Lost Childhood in Palestine and Israel attracted hundreds of people who came to express compassion for child victims. The event emerged from the collaboration of numerous initiatives and humanitarian and non-profit organisations. The spiritual dimension was shaped by catholic priest Tomáš Halík and pastor Mikuláš Vymětal of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren, who were closely involved in the event’s realisation. 
Caritas Czech Republic gave me the support I needed, says Mahmoud after completing job training program in Mosul, Iraq
September 4, 2025 News

Caritas Czech Republic gave me the support I needed, says Mahmoud after completing job training program in Mosul, Iraq

In the aisles of a shopping mall in Mosul, Iraq, Mahmoud moved steadily between shelves and deliveries, overseeing the sale of chips and snacks. Like many young people in Iraq, Mahmoud once faced unemployment and uncertainty. But thanks to an on-the-job training programme supported by Caritas Czech Republic, he found a stable job and a clearer path forward. 
Summer of Ukrainian children between laughter and sirens
September 1, 2025 News

Summer of Ukrainian children between laughter and sirens

Childhood in Ukraine has now unfolded under the shadow of war for three consecutive years. Despite the ongoing conflict, children strive to experience summer like their peers elsewhere in the world – playing, travelling, creating, and dreaming. Yet their stories are shaped by anxiety, separation, and the daily threat of air raids. Several children and parents from different regions of Ukraine shared how they spent their summer holidays and what they experienced. Many of them have benefited from the services of Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine or are actively cooperating with the organisation.
Koji and Kisimba met in a refugee settlement in Zambia. Now they are best friends and business partners
August 28, 2025 News

Koji and Kisimba met in a refugee settlement in Zambia. Now they are best friends and business partners

Koji and Kisimba are two young farmers who met in the Meheba refugee settlement. Today they are not only best friends but also entrepreneurs building a thriving farm together. Like many other farmers in Zambia, they grapple with the effects of climate change, especially prolonged droughts. Thanks to an irrigation system provided by Caritas Czech Republic, their yields have improved, and they are already considering expanding their farm. 
Peaceful procession “Light for Lost Childhood” – Caritas Czech Republic commemorates child victims in Palestine and Israel
August 25, 2025 News

Peaceful procession “Light for Lost Childhood” – Caritas Czech Republic commemorates child victims in Palestine and Israel

On Thursday, 4 September 2025, a silent procession entitled Light for Lost Childhood in Palestine and Israel will pass through Prague, honouring the memory of children who have fallen victim to violence and war. A benefit concert at Lucerna Music Bar will follow the procession. The initiative has emerged from a broad coalition of movements, spiritual leaders, individuals, artists, and humanitarian and non-governmental organisations. Caritas Czech Republic is among them, and part of the proceeds from the concert will be allocated to the Caritas for Gaza fundraising campaign.
How Samira from Iraq built a future for her family from her kitchen
August 21, 2025 News

How Samira from Iraq built a future for her family from her kitchen

n the quiet streets of Bartella, Iraq, the smell of freshly baked kleicha and simmering dolma drifts from Samira’s home. At 60 years old, Samira has turned her lifelong love of traditional Iraqi cooking into a thriving home-based business after receiving support from Caritas Czech Republic. But it was not always like this. 
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