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Aftermath of the earthquake in Venezuela: Caritas is helping on the ground
July 9, 2026 News

Aftermath of the earthquake in Venezuela: Caritas is helping on the ground

Two weeks ago, Venezuela was hit with two earthquakes, resulting in the death of more than 3,800 people. Venezuelans continue searching for their relatives in the rubble of collapsed buildings, while the number of reported missing remains in the tens of thousands. According to the UN, the damage could reach as much as 37 billion USD. It is estimated that nearly 18,000 people lost their homes. Many of them camp in parks because accommodation capacity is lacking. Caritas Venezuela operates on the ground and is supported by Caritas Czech Republic through the international Caritas network. 
Invisible crisis and incredible resilience. Caritas's social worker describes the life in Gaza
July 20, 2026 News

Invisible crisis and incredible resilience. Caritas's social worker describes the life in Gaza

The loss of relatives, repeated displacement, lack of food, and never-ending fear. That is what life in Gaza has looked like for months and years. How does the current situation affect the mental health of local people? That is what Manar, social worker of Caritas Czech Republic, discusses in this interview. Although she also deals with daily obstacles of living in the Gaza Strip, she helps others manage the psychological burden and find hope again.
Trust is behind the success of Czech development cooperation, says country programme coordinator Filip Tlapa
July 16, 2026 News

Trust is behind the success of Czech development cooperation, says country programme coordinator Filip Tlapa

Caritas Czech Republic has been working in Georgia for more than ten years. Over the past decade, it has built the trust of local communities and institutions, and continues to nurture that trust today. A significant part of its activities focuses on healthcare – from cancer prevention and support for paediatric oncology to the development of mental health care. Filip Tlapa, Programme Coordinator for Ethiopia, Georgia and Moldova, speaks about the challenges, achievements, and ongoing changes within Georgia’s healthcare system.
The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East continues, half a million people remain displaced
July 14, 2026 News

The humanitarian crisis in the Middle East continues, half a million people remain displaced

Several months after the beginning of the conflict in the Middle East, the situation in the region remains insecure. Ceasefires are not respected, which continues to complicate lives of civilians. In conflict-affected areas, humanitarian conditions are critical, exacerbated by damaged infrastructure, disrupted services, and population displacement. In Lebanon alone, more than one million people were on the run during spring. Over half a million of them have not returned home yet.
Caritas Czech Republic helped me become the pharmacist I had always dreamed of being, says Jean Marie, a DAFI student in Zambia
July 13, 2026 CCR-Zambia

Caritas Czech Republic helped me become the pharmacist I had always dreamed of being, says Jean Marie, a DAFI student in Zambia

Education has the power to transform lives, but for many refugee students, reaching higher education requires more than determination alone. For Jean Marie, the DAFI Scholarship provided the support he needed to complete his pharmacy studies and begin a career dedicated to improving community health. Today, he serves patients as a pharmacist while pursuing an even bigger vision to advance public health and pharmaceutical research.
There is no life without water: How Caritas helps secure access to it
July 8, 2026 News

There is no life without water: How Caritas helps secure access to it

This summer, the Czech Republic has already experienced several temperature records. We cope with the hottest days by staying indoors or finding shade wherever we can. Gardeners irrigate their crops with well water, while farmers cool their livestock with measures such as fans. During these periods, many of us impatiently wait for rain and make sure to stay hydrated. But can you imagine coping with extreme heat without access to water? Today, more than 2 billion people worldwide lack access to a safe source of drinking water. In some places, prolonged droughts and the impacts of climate change are the main causes. Elsewhere, armed conflicts further worsen the situation by destroying infrastructure and disrupting water supplies. We bring you an overview of the countries where Caritas Czech Republic is helping – from providing access to safe drinking water to supporting agriculture during droughts. 
Earthquake in Venezuela: Immediate aid from Caritas will provide shelter, water, food, and access to medical care
June 30, 2026 News

Earthquake in Venezuela: Immediate aid from Caritas will provide shelter, water, food, and access to medical care

The strongest earthquake in 100 years struck Venezuela at a time when the country had been facing a prolonged humanitarian crisis. Even before the disaster, nearly 8 million people had been in need of assistance. Shortly after the catastrophe, the government has opened the country to international aid. Caritas Venezuela has the option to accept financial donations from abroad and expand its capacity to meet the needs of the most vulnerable. In response to the event, organisations within the Caritas Internationalis network, including Caritas Czech Republic, have also become involved. 
Fleeing within their own country – how Caritas supports refugees
June 15, 2026 News

Fleeing within their own country – how Caritas supports refugees

According to the World Health Organisation, 117.3 million people have been forcibly displaced from their homes. However, displacement takes many forms – 36.4 million have sought safety across borders, while 8.4 million are already abroad applying for asylum. In this article, on the occasion of World Refugee Day, which is commemorated annually on June 20, we take a look at displacement from several perspectives, showing the diverse stories behind the term and how Caritas Czech Republic’s international aid responds to them.
Two farmers from Zambia who turned access to water into opportunity and growth
June 10, 2026 CCR-Zambia

Two farmers from Zambia who turned access to water into opportunity and growth

Smallholder farmers in Zambia face increasing pressure from limited access to water for production. Through irrigation development and farmer mentoring, Caritas Czech Republic is supporting communities to farm more productively and sustainably. For Alex and Lewis, this support has become a catalyst for growth, resilience, and improved livelihoods.
Czech agricultural technologies are heading to Zambia
June 10, 2026 News

Czech agricultural technologies are heading to Zambia

Why connect Czech agricultural innovations with the needs of farmers in Zambia? Martin Jurkovič, the secretary general of the Czech Agricultural and Forestry Machinery Association (AZET), addressed this question in an interview with Caritas Czech Republic. In cooperation with Czech Development Agency, we aim to bring Czech technologies and know-how to Zambia in order to support more efficient and climate-resilient agriculture. Domestic companies will provide their innovations, while their collaboration and the transfer of solutions into practice are coordinated by AZET.
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