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Our work in Zambia aligns with our global aim of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice, says Martina Havlíková, country director at Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia
October 31, 2023 CCR-Zambia

Our work in Zambia aligns with our global aim of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice, says Martina Havlíková, country director at Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia

Caritas Czech Republic has marked a decade of impactful work in Zambia, celebrating numerous achievements and overcoming significant challenges. In an interview with Martina Havlíkova, the current country director, we discuss the organisation's accomplishments and the obstacles it has encountered along the way.
Humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Caritas Czech Republic launches an appeal to help affected civilians
October 28, 2023 All news

Humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Caritas Czech Republic launches an appeal to help affected civilians

The war between Israel and Hamas has caused a humanitarian disaster for the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. In a closed area from which there is no escape and nowhere to hide, basic needs, including drinking water, food, medicine and electricity, are running out. Caritas Czech Republic has released funds from its emergency fund and is launching a collection to help affected civilians in the Gaza Strip. They urgently need immediate and safe access to basic humanitarian aid, including medical care. Caritas Jerusalem, which currently has 100 staff on the ground in Gaza, has long provided this assistance.
Diary from Gaza
October 26, 2023 News

Diary from Gaza

"I walk more than a kilometre through a desert tunnel made of wires with automatic gates. Green light, we can go through. Red light, we wait. No one in sight, all visible signs of human presence seem to have disappeared. This place outside of time and space is called Erez: the border that connects Israel to Gaza and Gaza to Israel. A connecting line between two worlds," Rachel Felgines, working at Caritas Internationalis in the Middle East, described the situation in the Gaza Strip in 2016. Today, this crossing into Gaza is also closed.  Moreover, the escalation of the conflict from 7th of October has worsened the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
People in Gaza do not have drinking water, electricity or fuel. They are exhausted and traumatised, says Harout Bedrossian from Caritas Jerusalem
October 25, 2023 News

People in Gaza do not have drinking water, electricity or fuel. They are exhausted and traumatised, says Harout Bedrossian from Caritas Jerusalem

The consequences of the newly escalated conflict between Israel and Hamas are hitting the civilian population the hardest. The escalation of the conflict has worsened the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. We spoke about the current situation to Harout Bedrossian from Caritas Jerusalem, which has long been helping in the Gaza Strip and has 100 employees in Gaza.
Life in Gaza under the shadow of conflict
October 24, 2023 News

Life in Gaza under the shadow of conflict

Since the escalation of violence on 7 October 2023, more than 5,000 people have lost their lives and 15,000 others have been injured in Gaza. Numerous residents have been forced to seek refuge in hospitals, UNRWA facilities, and churches. The shortage of electricity, water, and food supplies, especially for hospitals, has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis. We are publishing an article that our colleagues at Caritas Jerusalem prepared despite the obstacles the conflict has caused them.
What life in the Gaza Strip looks like
October 23, 2023 News

What life in the Gaza Strip looks like

Gaza, a strip of isolated land smaller than Prague, is home to 2.3 million people. It is one of the most densely populated areas on the planet - and in a confined space. The Gaza Strip has been described as an "open-air prison", its inhabitants have long been deprived of basic needs, which are constantly growing. What is life like in Gaza, what do its inhabitants face and how has the recent escalation of the conflict worsened the situation?
The DAFI scholarship programme is empowering refugees through education, says Deborah Kabambe Mapala
October 23, 2023 CCR-Zambia

The DAFI scholarship programme is empowering refugees through education, says Deborah Kabambe Mapala

In a world grappling with the challenges of forced displacement and refugee crises, providing education opportunities to refugees is crucial in promoting their self-reliance, empowerment, and successful integration into host communities. One initiative that has been playing a vital role in this regard is the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) scholarship programme. We spoke to Deborah Kabambe Mapala, our colleague in Lusaka, Zambia, about the DAFI scholarships and her journey with Caritas Czech Republic.   
War between Israel and Hamas. Gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian disaster
October 17, 2023 All news

War between Israel and Hamas. Gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian disaster

The war between Israel and Hamas is a humanitarian disaster for the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. In this closed area without escape, basic needs, including drinking water, are running out. In addition, Israel has called for over a million residents of northern Gaza to leave their homes. Caritas Jerusalem has long been active in Gaza.
Jean from Zambia is now the owner of a cassava processing business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
October 16, 2023 News

Jean from Zambia is now the owner of a cassava processing business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Jean Makunga Habukali is a farmer living in Mongu, located in Zambia's Western Province. Jean was a radio presenter, but she lost her job in 2018. After that, Jean started farming cassava and cashew, however, she lacked proper facilities. Caritas Czech Republic provided Jean with cassava processing equipment and adequate space. Thanks to our help, Jean is now the proud owner of her own cassava farm.
For nearly 20 years, Caritas Czech Republic has been helping people worldwide. Archbishop Jan Graubner personally supported the achievements
October 12, 2023 News

For nearly 20 years, Caritas Czech Republic has been helping people worldwide. Archbishop Jan Graubner personally supported the achievements

In the first week of October, representatives of Caritas Czech Republic' international branches gathered in Prague. Together with colleagues from the headquarters they discussed the successes of Caritas' aid in the world and shared their experiences. Archbishop Jan Graubner also came to appreciate the professionalism and efficiency of our work.  
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