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Caritas helps Ukrainian refugees in Russia
March 16, 2015 Ukraine

Caritas helps Ukrainian refugees in Russia

Since September 2014 Caritas South of Russia has been helping Ukrainian refugees who come to the city of Rostov. Food and hygienic kits, bed linens, and baby food are distributed among them. Many refugees appreciated the contents of the food kit, which provides them with long-term food.
Four years of war in Syria have left Middle East in ruins
March 16, 2015 Syria

Four years of war in Syria have left Middle East in ruins

Caritas aims to increase its work in Syria, Iraq and across the Middle East in 2015 as the conflict in Syria enters into its fifth year with no solution in sight. The Caritas confederation of Catholic aid agencies operating in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and Turkey reached 1.2 million people in 2014 with aid through national Caritas and Church partners. Read more on caritas.org.
Eighty-three percent of Syria’s lights extinguished after four years of crisis
March 16, 2015 Syria

Eighty-three percent of Syria’s lights extinguished after four years of crisis

Eighty-three percent of all the lights in Syria have gone out since the start of the conflict there, a global coalition of humanitarian and human rights organisations has revealed ahead of the fourth anniversary on March 15. Read more on news.withsyria.com.
Tusheti Farmers take Opportunities for Development Throughout the Region
March 12, 2015 Georgia

Tusheti Farmers take Opportunities for Development Throughout the Region

At the end of February 2015, representatives from the Georgian authorities, the Czech Development Agency, local farmers and the staff of Caritas Czech Republic, visited renovated warehouses containing potatoes in Kvemo Alvan. During the season, local growers were able to save the first eight tons of unique Tusheti potatoes there.
The Czech Republic must get more involved in resolving the crisis in the Middle East
March 11, 2015 Syria

The Czech Republic must get more involved in resolving the crisis in the Middle East

The Czech Republic should be more involved in resolving the humanitarian crisis of exceptional dimensions in the Middle East region. More resources should be directed to Syria where it is possible to effectively help IDPs, and to help relieve giant waves of refugees fleeing into surrounding countries.
“We are always fasting” in Syria
March 9, 2015 Syria

“We are always fasting” in Syria

By Bishop Antoine Audo, President of Caritas Syria Last year – 2014 – really was the hardest of all for those of all us who live in Aleppo. The level of destruction in the city reached its peak. Rockets were raining down on us, we often didn’t have electricity or water and the nights chilled us to the bone. Read more on caritas.org.

Study on the “rights to food” contributes to a broader discussion
February 19, 2015 Food for all

Study on the “rights to food” contributes to a broader discussion

The study “Foreign direct investment to agricultural-food network in India and Sub-Saharan Africa”, was published in January 2015 by the German organisation Bischöfliches Hilfswerk MISEREOR, Mendel University in Brno and Caritas Czech Republic. The study and a research colloquium held in February are just some of the activities carried out through the EcoFairTrade project, a project focused on the rights to food.
Anita, Joao and Mervis study to fulfill their dreams
February 19, 2015 Zambia

Anita, Joao and Mervis study to fulfill their dreams

Another three students talk about their life and determination to get an education in one of four engineering disciplines that Caritas Czech Republic has supported since last September in Zambia. Anita and Mervis study cookery and Joao, tailoring. They are all committed to successfully completing the study, establishing their own businesses, or even to study further.
Czech health experts in Zambia for the second time
February 6, 2015 Zambia

Czech health experts in Zambia for the second time

In November 2014 Caritas CR sent Czech experts in the health care of mother and child to Mongu in Zambia's Western Province for the second time. The three-member team of medics arrived in the capital Lusaka just in time for flags, bonfires, firecrackers and general merriment. All public spaces were dressed in green, red, black and orange - the four colours of Zambian flag. Yes, it was  the 50th anniversary celebration of Zambia’s independence.
Aid to refugees from Syria by Czech Republic does not end...
January 24, 2015 Syria

Aid to refugees from Syria by Czech Republic does not end...

...but neither does it start. In connection to the current question of accepting Syrian refugees we remind readers that Czech society engaged in aid at the very beggining of the conflict. This is clearly stated in the press release of Caritas Czech Republic, Diakonie ČCE and Člověk v tísni community.
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