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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.
I have always wanted to work for a humanitarian organisation. Thanks to my internship at Caritas Czech Republic I gained important experience, says Giulia Bellabarba 
April 4, 2024 News

I have always wanted to work for a humanitarian organisation. Thanks to my internship at Caritas Czech Republic I gained important experience, says Giulia Bellabarba 

Giulia Bellabarba is a Master's student in International Relations. She spent five months at Caritas Czech Republic as an intern in the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation department. Giulia helped the communications team write articles, worked on newsletters and administrative tasks. In the following interview, she describes her experience as an intern at Caritas Czech Republic. 
Nino Paatashvili started a child development centre from her own home. Today, her centre supports more than 300 children in Georgia
March 28, 2024 News

Nino Paatashvili started a child development centre from her own home. Today, her centre supports more than 300 children in Georgia

For Autism Awareness Month in April, we interviewed Nino Paatashvili, the director of the Child Development Center in Telavi. The centre in a small town in Georgia has been supporting the development of children since it was established in 2000. Caritas Czech Republic is closely cooperating with the Georgian government to develop state services for children and advocate for children's services that are not established in the region, including services for children with autism.
Peer supporters are crucial in supporting people with mental health problems, says Inga Cociorva, a peer supporter in Moldova
March 21, 2024 CCR-Moldova

Peer supporters are crucial in supporting people with mental health problems, says Inga Cociorva, a peer supporter in Moldova

In Moldova, there is a clear need for the development of social and mental health services to provide proper support and care. Peer supporters are people with personal life experience in mental health who use their own experience to support others with similar conditions. With the support of Caritas Czech Republic, several recovered people have been trained for the role of peer supporter. We spoke to Inga Cociorva, whose own recovery experience led her to become a peer supporter.
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