Interviews

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.

On the frontline in Ukraine, there are always risks you cannot predict, but we are committed to helping people for as long as needed, say our partners from New Dawn
February 22, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

On the frontline in Ukraine, there are always risks you cannot predict, but we are committed to helping people for as long as needed, say our partners from New Dawn

What is it like to provide humanitarian aid to frontline communities? What are the risks of working in war-torn Ukraine? We spoke with Philipp Francke and Julia Pogribna, the initiators of the Charitable Foundation New Dawn, our partner organisation in Southern Ukraine. 

I am grateful for the growth and opportunities that my internship at Caritas Czech Republic has given me, says Juliette Begouen Demeaux
February 15, 2024 News

I am grateful for the growth and opportunities that my internship at Caritas Czech Republic has given me, says Juliette Begouen Demeaux

Juliette Begouen Demeaux is a master's student of Security Studies at Charles University. She spent about three months as an intern at Caritas Czech Republic in the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation Department. Juliette helped the communication team write articles and assist with administrative tasks. We sat down with Juliette to learn more about her experience at Caritas Czech Republic.

One year after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: People are still trying to cope with the trauma, says Irena Menšíková from Caritas Czech Republic
February 5, 2024 News

One year after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: People are still trying to cope with the trauma, says Irena Menšíková from Caritas Czech Republic

One year has passed since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. It was a massive disaster from which, in particular, the affected areas are still recovering. The people affected by the earthquake are still dealing with the tragic consequences today. What is the situation in Turkey like one year on from the disaster? We talked to Irena Menšíková, Caritas Czech Republic employee, who has lived in the country for a long time.

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Working in a humanitarian organisation is my way to help people who remain in Ukraine, says Nataliia Kozachuk, country programme coordinator for Ukraine
February 1, 2024 News

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Working in a humanitarian organisation is my way to help people who remain in Ukraine, says Nataliia Kozachuk, country programme coordinator for Ukraine

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 Nataliia Kozachuk, the country programme coordinator for Ukraine.