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Invitation to the exhibition opening Gaza Beyond the Headlines
September 26, 2025 News

Invitation to the exhibition opening Gaza Beyond the Headlines

On Wednesday, 1 October, from 5 p.m., a ceremonial opening of the photographic exhibition Gaza Beyond the Headlines will take place at St. Cajetan Church in Nerudova Street, operated by Archdiocesan Caritas Prague. The event will coincide with a mass in honour of the church’s patron saint, St. Cajetan, celebrated by bishop Václav Malý. The bishop will also introduce the exhibition and offer a personal reflection on its message.
Patrick from Zambia is showing that quality animal feed can be affordable and he’s helping other farmers in his community
September 22, 2025 News

Patrick from Zambia is showing that quality animal feed can be affordable and he’s helping other farmers in his community

 “I used to think only about keeping my own livestock alive. Today my goal is to help other farmers as well,” says Patrick, who turns crop residues into low-cost feed with help from Caritas Czech Republic. 
Hunger, displacement, exhaustion – Gaza on the brink of survival
September 18, 2025 News

Hunger, displacement, exhaustion – Gaza on the brink of survival

The situation in Gaza has deteriorated dramatically in recent weeks, and the humanitarian crisis continues. People face ongoing displacement, attacks, food shortages and uncertainty about what the next day will bring. Despite the expansion of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza City and the worsening security conditions, Caritas Czech Republic remains active, continuing to support the most vulnerable.
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. 
Minga overcame drought and built a future for her children through farming
September 11, 2025 CCR-Zambia

Minga overcame drought and built a future for her children through farming

Farming in the face of recurring droughts is never easy. For Minga, a 33-year-old single mother of three living in Meheba, the struggle to feed her family became even harder as climate change brought unpredictable rainfall and repeated crop failures. Despite these challenges, with support from Caritas Czech Republic, she has been able to turn her small farm into a thriving business that provides both food and income for her family.
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. 
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