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A Decade of Action in Support to Georgia’s Development: Caritas Czech Republic’s Country Office Marks 10 Year Jubilee
May 11, 2025 CCR-Georgia

A Decade of Action in Support to Georgia’s Development: Caritas Czech Republic’s Country Office Marks 10 Year Jubilee

Tbilisi, May 11, 2025 – Caritas Czech Republic’s Country Office in Georgia is celebrating a significant milestone — 10 years of dedicated work supporting Georgia’s development across healthcare, social protection, rural development, and environmental sustainability.
Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty
May 11, 2025 News

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty

Every year on 20th May we celebrate World Bee Day. The importance of bees for the ecosystem and the food industry has long been known. But these insects are also a source of work and livelihoods in developing regions. For example in refugee settlements in Zambia, where dozens of refugees have started to make a living from beekeeping thanks to Caritas Czech Republic.
I want to open a workshop and name it after my son, says Najlaa from Iraq, a seamstress finding new hope after tragic loss
May 8, 2025 News

I want to open a workshop and name it after my son, says Najlaa from Iraq, a seamstress finding new hope after tragic loss

Najlaa lives in Karakosh, a town in northern Iraq. She is 50 years old, works as a seamstress, and her story is one of grief, faith, and quiet determination. In 2023, she lost her son in a car accident. Since then, she has been dreaming of opening her own sewing workshop – and naming it in his memory. 
At 23 years old, Martin from Iraq is the sole provider for his entire family. Caritas Czech Republic helped him open a clothing store
May 1, 2025 News

At 23 years old, Martin from Iraq is the sole provider for his entire family. Caritas Czech Republic helped him open a clothing store

Martin is a successful young entrepreneur; with the help of Caritas Czech Republic, he opened his own clothing store in Karakosh, Iraq. He moved to the city after its liberation from ISIS. Through his work, he earns a living not only for himself but also for his father and two brothers with disabilities. 
Farmer Racheal has become a successful entrepreneur in Zambia. Caritas Czech Republic helped her on the path to her dream
April 28, 2025 News

Farmer Racheal has become a successful entrepreneur in Zambia. Caritas Czech Republic helped her on the path to her dream

At 28 years old, Racheal from Zambia decided to start her own business. In Zambia, this is not an easy decision, as people often struggle with a lack of start-up capital. Farmer Racheal was supported by Caritas Czech Republic, empowering her hard work and determination. Today, Racheal successfully runs businesses in several fields.  
Farming is my whole life, says 82-year-old Iraqi farmer Corgis
April 24, 2025 News

Farming is my whole life, says 82-year-old Iraqi farmer Corgis

In the Iraqi town of Bartella, 82-year-old farmer Corgis has witnessed decades of change. But nothing has challenged his livelihood quite like the effects of climate change. With support from Caritas Czech Republic, he is learning how to adapt and continue farming despite the unpredictable weather. 
How is Easter celebrated around the world: From Iraq through Ukraine to Zambia
April 15, 2025 News

How is Easter celebrated around the world: From Iraq through Ukraine to Zambia

Did you know that Easter is celebrated in Iraq? And that there's an egg fight in Moldova on Easter Sunday? Or that in Zambia they eat eggplant during this holiday? Our colleagues from different Caritas Czech Republic’s offices across the world share how Easter is celebrated in their countries. For example, by feasting in the cemetery.

Through art, I keep my city's history alive, says Valentina, a painter from Iraq
April 14, 2025 News

Through art, I keep my city's history alive, says Valentina, a painter from Iraq

In the heart of Karakosh, a city scarred by war yet rich in culture, 25-year-old Valentina finds strength in painting. Her art captures the history, traditions, and resilience of her homeland in Iraq, and gives a voice to the people and places that have endured hardship. Thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic, she has been able to improve her skills, acquire the necessary tools, and pursue her passion while teaching others to do the same. 
How wars destroy the environment and contribute to climate change
April 13, 2025 News

How wars destroy the environment and contribute to climate change

Did you know that militaries are responsible for 5.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions? Wars and conflicts not only have a devastating impact on people's lives, but also negatively affect the environment and contribute significantly to climate change. By the Ukraine war’s third year, total war-related emissions generated are roughly equal to the annual emissions of several mid-sized European countries combined. In Gaza, the destruction of ecosystems is being referred to as ecocide and a war crime. In the future, the reconstruction of post-war areas will also present a problem.
When rain is not enough: Manifesto, a farmer from Zambia, seeks ways to adapt to the climate crisis
April 8, 2025 News

When rain is not enough: Manifesto, a farmer from Zambia, seeks ways to adapt to the climate crisis

Due to climate change, Manifesto had to rethink his farming methods. He started growing more resilient crops, built his own irrigation system, and learned how to make natural fertiliser. Today, he is able to feed his family and sell the surplus from his harvest at local markets – thanks in part to support from Caritas Czech Republic.
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