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Food, war and Caritas at EXPO 2015
September 30, 2015 Food for all

Food, war and Caritas at EXPO 2015

Caritas Internationalis, which unites 165 national Caritas including the Czech one, wants you to think about food: where it comes from, how to make sure everyone’s got enough, the right quality of food, its ability to bring us together, its essential role in everyone’s lives and its crucial role in the life of every person.

Helping families in Iraq takes many forms
September 21, 2015 Iraq

Helping families in Iraq takes many forms

Due to repeated clashes with the radical terrorist organization Islamic State (IS), Iraq now suffers from major internal displacement. Since the beginning of the conflict in 2014, 1.8 million people have left their homes. The Iraqi Kurdistan region now accommodates 90,564 families, 47% of which are displaced residents who have settled in only three of the region’s districts (Dohuk, Al-Shekhan and Akre). In the area of northern Iraq, 222,000 refugees from war-stricken Syria also continue to seek refuge.

Despite strict laws, support for Syrians in Jordan does not stop
September 18, 2015 Jordan

Despite strict laws, support for Syrians in Jordan does not stop

Caritas CR managed to extend their existing activities in Jordan until the end of 2015. However the original plans have been unset by the Jordanian government action on the issue of the rights of Syrian refugees. They can no longer attend apprenticeships or internships. They also cannot establish their own business or be employed, a law that fundamentally changed the form of charity collaboration in Jordan.

Swimming to Europe: a Syrian family’s story
September 18, 2015 Syria

Swimming to Europe: a Syrian family’s story

Omama, 8 years old, feels homesick. Her father Khaled Basheer says to her, “How can you feel homesick when there is no home any longer?” His words are somehow well intended but the truth does little to console his daughter. Read more on caritas.org.

Necessary aid in need continues to grow in Damascus
September 16, 2015 Syria

Necessary aid in need continues to grow in Damascus

An anonymous Syrian organization, and Caritas partner, provides humanitarian aid to the families in need in Damascus. Unfortunately, the name of the organization cannot be mention in public for security reasons. In July, the organization registered an additional 150 families to receive aid, yet the number of people in needs continues to amplifying alongside the conflict. The households outside the capital and provinces such as As-Suwayda, Hasaka, Aleppo, Homs and Dar'a ask to be registered as well.

Launch of sheep shearing in Tusheti!
September 15, 2015 Georgia

Launch of sheep shearing in Tusheti!

The Tusheti breed of sheep is distinguished by a number of unique qualities; its wool works as an excellent thermal insulation and its meat is exceptionally tasty. Sheep shearing in Tusheti began in August of this year. In order to earn the highest quality material possible, the sheep need to be cared for in specific ways. Further, better shearing equipment is also needed.

Aid to Syrians never faded despite the worsening security situation
September 7, 2015 Syria

Aid to Syrians never faded despite the worsening security situation

In Syria, as a result of the protracted conflict, there are more than 12 million people in critical need and five million of them are children. Four out of five people live below the poverty line in the country. The unemployment has risen to 60 %. There is a lack of food, water and hygiene equipment. For that reason Caritas in participation with other partners continues providing the food, clothes, and household equipment in Damascus.

Vermicompost and training for mini-farms revive Philippine village
September 7, 2015 Philippines

Vermicompost and training for mini-farms revive Philippine village

In June 2015 the workers of Caritas CR met with members of seven Philippine villages in the regions of Marabut and Basey in the Samar province. The farmers expressed their wish to continue learning about systems of agriculture and the rules of variable organic farming.

Since September there are new certified vocational courses in Palestine
September 4, 2015 Palestine

Since September there are new certified vocational courses in Palestine

In Palestine, the majority of young people and women, especially, do not have any chance to find a decent job after twelve years of going to school. Choosing an unsuitable field of study is only one part of the problem. Therefore, Caritas Czech Republic supports employment of socially disadvantaged groups, youth and women, in the country.

Caritas Ukraine does not give up on helping in the country
September 3, 2015 Ukraine

Caritas Ukraine does not give up on helping in the country

The riots are still ongoing in the east of Ukraine. It has already impacted 1.4 million internally displaced persons and another one million asylum seekers in bordering countries. A quarter of a million suffer from the lack of food, medicine and shelter. As a result of the conflict nearly 7,000 people were killed and over 17,000 were wounded in the east of the country.