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The Caritas Award is proof that I do my job well, says Evžen Diviš from Caritas Czech Republic
December 4, 2024 News

The Caritas Award is proof that I do my job well, says Evžen Diviš from Caritas Czech Republic

Evžen Diviš has been working at Caritas Czech Republic for over 15 years. In this interview, he reveals what the role of a regional manager in the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation Department entails and shares some of the most profound experiences from his work-related travels. What does Evžen Diviš love most about his job? How does he cope with stress? And what does he see as the greatest challenges in providing humanitarian aid? 
There are a lot of strong people in Gaza who continue to help despite being affected by the war themselves, says Safa Younes from Caritas Czech Republic
October 7, 2024 News

There are a lot of strong people in Gaza who continue to help despite being affected by the war themselves, says Safa Younes from Caritas Czech Republic

Safa Younes is a Palestinian humanitarian worker based in Jaffa, Tel Aviv. After the war in Gaza broke out, Safa made the pivotal decision to shift her career and dedicate herself to helping those impacted by the conflict. She now works for Caritas Czech Republic, coordinating aid efforts for Gaza in collaboration with Caritas Jerusalem. Her unique perspective offers insights into the challenges of providing humanitarian assistance across borders during times of conflict. 
People in Lebanon survive day by day and try to help each other, says Kristýna Kvasničková from Caritas Czech Republic about the current situation in the country
October 5, 2024 News

People in Lebanon survive day by day and try to help each other, says Kristýna Kvasničková from Caritas Czech Republic about the current situation in the country

The war between Hezbollah and Israel is having a dramatic impact on civilians in Lebanon in particular. Over 1.2 million people, more than a quarter of the population, have fled their homes from shelling. It is impossible for a country long facing a socio-economic and political crisis to take care of them. What is the situation on the ground? How is it affecting ordinary people? Kristýna Kvasničková, who has lived in Lebanon until recently, explains this in an interview. 
The study visit to the Czech Republic provided us with valuable insights for improving early childhood development services in Georgia, says Inga Zarandia
September 2, 2024 News

The study visit to the Czech Republic provided us with valuable insights for improving early childhood development services in Georgia, says Inga Zarandia

Inga Zarandia, a dedicated advocate for early childhood development in Georgia, helps children that require specific support to receive the same chances as everyone else. Recently, she traveled to the Czech Republic with a study group organised by Caritas Czech Republic to explore new approaches and share experiences in the field. In this interview, Inga reveals the valuable insights she gained and how they will enhance early childhood services in Georgia.
I wanted my internship to be meaningful and help people in need, says Sarah Butgereit
August 28, 2024 News

I wanted my internship to be meaningful and help people in need, says Sarah Butgereit

Sarah Butgereit is an undergraduate student in International Communication. She recently completed a four-and-a-half-month internship with the communications team in the humanitarian aid and development cooperation department at Caritas Czech Republic. Sarah helped the team by writing articles, organising a PR event for a festival or assisting with administrative tasks. Learn more about her experience with Caritas Czech Republic in the following interview.
Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet Steven Issam, one of our project managers in Iraq
August 5, 2024 CCR-Iraq

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet Steven Issam, one of our project managers in Iraq

Would you like to know more about the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation department in Caritas Czech Republic? We launched a series of interviews with our colleagues who will tell you more about our work worldwide. This time we interviewed Steven Issam, one of our project managers in Iraq.
The internship at Caritas Czech Republic gave me the opportunity to contribute to a good cause, says Melissa Vong
July 31, 2024 News

The internship at Caritas Czech Republic gave me the opportunity to contribute to a good cause, says Melissa Vong

Melissa Vong, a master's student in International Relations, joined the communications team in the humanitarian aid and development cooperation department of Caritas Czech Republic for three months. Melissa helped the team by writing articles and some administrative tasks. During her time with us, she also participated in several PR events. Now that her internship came to an end, Melissa shares her personal experiences with Caritas Czech Republic in the following interview. 
War in Gaza: The situation stays critical, the biggest problem is constant fighting, which complicates the delivery of humanitarian aid, says Kateřina Velíšková from Caritas Czech Republic
July 4, 2024 News

War in Gaza: The situation stays critical, the biggest problem is constant fighting, which complicates the delivery of humanitarian aid, says Kateřina Velíšková from Caritas Czech Republic

The devastating war in Gaza has been going on since the beginning of October last year. It has left behind an indescribable level of destruction and suffering and has had a major impact on local civilians. The fighting in this closed strip of land has caused one of the greatest humanitarian disasters. What is the situation in Gaza? What do people need the most? How is Caritas helping? Our colleague Kateřina Velíšková, who recently returned from Israel, explains this in an interview. 
Volunteering gave me a unique chance to interact with over 100 people in a single day, says Ariunaa from Mongolia
June 3, 2024 CCR-Mongolia

Volunteering gave me a unique chance to interact with over 100 people in a single day, says Ariunaa from Mongolia

Ariunaa, a student at the National University of Ulaanbaatar, participated in a volunteer programme with Caritas Czech Republic. She organised significant events such as Earth Day and European Day, and discovered a deeper sense of community and purpose. We had a conversation with Ariunaa to learn more about her inspiring volunteering experience.
Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Working for a development NGO is exciting, says Kristýna Kvasničková from Caritas Czech Republic
April 25, 2024 News

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Working for a development NGO is exciting, says Kristýna Kvasničková from Caritas Czech Republic

Would you like to know more about Caritas Czech Republic? We have launched a series of interviews with our colleagues who will tell you more about our work across the world. Meet Kristýna Kvasničková updating and training staff on policies at Caritas Czech Republic.
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