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Outdoor therapy can improve mental health of children with autism in Georgia
June 10, 2021 News

Outdoor therapy can improve mental health of children with autism in Georgia

Did you know that 1 in 270 people in the world has an autism spectrum disorder? Diagnosis varies from country to country, and people with autism often encounter strong stigma and taboo, especially in developing countries. How is the mental health of people who suffer from any of the autism spectrum disorders? One of Labyrinth 2030's projects focuses on people with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Psychologist Adam Táborský wants to use his idea to improve the mental health of children with autism and their caregivers, most often their parents, through outdoor therapy in Georgia. 
Tackling inequalities through movie making for visually impaired people in Georgia
May 31, 2021 News

Tackling inequalities through movie making for visually impaired people in Georgia

Even though the contest Labyrint 2030 which focused on innovation in development cooperation ended, the five best teams are still working on their ideas. At the moment they are trying to find ways how to start their projects and help people in Georgia, Mongolia, and Zambia. One of them is Pavel Ruzyak, filmmaker and keen youth worker, who joined Labyrinth 2030 with a project about movie workshops for the visually impaired in Georgia. He has already visited the country, attended a thematic conference, and spoke with Caritas' country office there. 
The Game 2030 helps to raise awareness of sustainable development cooperation
May 28, 2021 News

The Game 2030 helps to raise awareness of sustainable development cooperation

On the occasion of celebrations of the World Games Day, Šárka Zápotocká, the manager of the project Labyrinth 2030, gave us an interview. A new card game with the name "2030" was created and focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals and development cooperation of the Czech Republic.
From Displaced Woman to Humanitarian Worker
May 14, 2021 CCR-Iraq

From Displaced Woman to Humanitarian Worker

Being a woman working in the humanitarian sector is not easy, especially in Iraq, where less than 15 percent of women participate in the labor market. This is among the lowest women labor participation rates worldwide. We have been talking to Jwan Najeeb Behnam, who works as a Caritas Czech Republic Livelihood Officer in Ninewa, Iraq. She shares her experience as a working woman, especially in non-governmental organizations.
Young Czech women to support school attendance in Zambia through menstrual pads sewing workshops
May 5, 2021 News

Young Czech women to support school attendance in Zambia through menstrual pads sewing workshops

The Labyrinth 2030 contest for young people which focused on innovations in development aid has its winner. Or rather winners. The expert jury formed of representatives of the largest Czech non-profit development and humanitarian organizations chose as the best the project of Alena Machálková and Michaela Šrámková. It focuses on supporting emancipation of women and breaking taboo surrounding menstruation in Zambia through workshops about how to make menstrual pads.
How is Caritas supporting the development of Moldova?
May 4, 2021 News

How is Caritas supporting the development of Moldova?

Caritas Czech Republic has been working in Moldova since 2004 and helped to carry out more than 20 projects during those 17 years. In Moldova, we focus mainly on the sector of social services and its affiliated, in current times very burdened sphere of medical care. Moldova is both economically and politically specific country. We've talked with Caritas' manager for Moldova, Stanislav Butorin, about its specificities and beauties.
Autism awareness month begins. How does Caritas help people with autism in Georgia?
April 1, 2021 News

Autism awareness month begins. How does Caritas help people with autism in Georgia?

April is the month for autism awareness and acceptance. In Georgia, life is not easy for people with autism spectrum disorder especially due to low awareness of this disorder. However, situation has improved in past years also thanks to the efforts of Caritas Czech Republic. We have been training doctors and behaviour therapists, opened kindergarten groups for children with autism and introduced national autism service standards.
Caritas Czech Republic is helping Iraqis in return to normal life
March 10, 2021 News

Caritas Czech Republic is helping Iraqis in return to normal life

It has only been a few days since the Pope Francis' four-day trip to Iraq. It was the first ever papal visit to the country, which has suffered years of armed conflict. Pope Francis expressed his support of peaceful renovation of Iraq, and he encouraged not only the persecuted community of Iraqi Christians, but also other people in Iraq to forgive one another and to live in mutual respect to all people irrespective of their religion or ethnic origin.
What is life like for women in Moldova? Interview with Daniela from Caritas Czech Republic
March 8, 2021 News

What is life like for women in Moldova? Interview with Daniela from Caritas Czech Republic

International Women's Day is a reason for big celebrations in Moldova. On this day, women are celebrated and receive gifts, but for most of the year they still face unequal conditions. However, the situation is gradually improving. In the last election, for example, Moldova voted for its first-ever woman president. Daniela Dohotaru-Grițcan from Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova describes what is life like for women in Moldovan society.
Masupanzila: Zambia's women farmers empowering other women
March 8, 2021 News

Masupanzila: Zambia's women farmers empowering other women

They call themselves Masupanzila, the Pathfinders. They are a group of 24 women fearlessly crossing the waters of Barotse Floodplain to take care of their rice fields in Mongu District, Western Province of Zambia. Masupanzila Women Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society was established more than a decade ago with the purpose of empowering female peasant farmers, tailors, and women involved in traditional crafts. One of their founding members has a message for struggling women from all over the world. "Don’t give up!" says the cooperative chairperson Sanana Munalula Mbikusita Lewanika.
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