Interviews

One of the biggest problems is providing sanitation. Some people haven't had a shower for more than 15 days, says Rukas Ibrahim, Emergency Response Coordinator in Turkey and Syria
March 23, 2023 News

One of the biggest problems is providing sanitation. Some people haven't had a shower for more than 15 days, says Rukas Ibrahim, Emergency Response Coordinator in Turkey and Syria

The effects of the devastating earthquake that struck the Turkish-Syrian border region in February this year are still felt by people in the affected regions. What is the current situation in the affected areas? What is currently most needed? And how is Caritas Czech Republic helping on the ground? We spoke to Rukas Ibrahim, Emergency Response Coordinator at Caritas Czech Republic in Turkey and Syria.

The internship at Caritas Czech Republic has helped me to grow and to face my fears, says Denise Gislimberti
February 27, 2023 News

The internship at Caritas Czech Republic has helped me to grow and to face my fears, says Denise Gislimberti

Denise is a young student from Italy who spent 4 months through the Erasmus+ program working at the Humanitarian Aid and International Development Department of Caritas Czech Republic. She helped with the communication and marketing as well as administration. Learn more about Denise's impressions and thoughts on her first real work experience in an NGO.

Reconstruction after earthquake will take at least 3 years, says Neda Khanji from our partner organisation Violet providing aid in Syria
February 22, 2023 News

Reconstruction after earthquake will take at least 3 years, says Neda Khanji from our partner organisation Violet providing aid in Syria

The catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has had devastating consequences. More than 50,000 people have lost their lives. Infrastructure in the affected areas has been destroyed, while many people are still surviving in makeshift shelters. What is currently most needed? And how will the assistance change in the coming weeks and months? We talked to Neda Khanji from Violet, our partner organisation providing aid to people affected by the earthquake in Syria. 

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria? Interview with our Relief Coordinator Anna Volfová
February 11, 2023 News

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria? Interview with our Relief Coordinator Anna Volfová

The death toll of last week's catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria exceeded 25,000 people. And the number continues to grow. At the same time, over 5 million people have lost their homes in Syria alone, with hundreds of thousands more in Turkey. Caritas Czech Republic is helping to provide them with immediate humanitarian aid. We spoke to our colleague Anna Volfova, who is coordinating our aid to people affected by the earthquake, about the situation on the ground and how we are helping.

What is it like to coordinate a humanitarian project in Moldova? Interview with Cristina Rogojina from Caritas Czech Republic
November 30, 2022 CCR-Moldova

What is it like to coordinate a humanitarian project in Moldova? Interview with Cristina Rogojina from Caritas Czech Republic

Nine months ago, our activities in Moldova were primarily focused on development. However, with the start of the war in Ukraine, Moldova has become a second home for more than 95,000 refugees, and aid organisations had to adapt quickly to the situation. We spoke with Cristina Rogojina, project manager at Caritas Czech Republic, about the organisation’s shift towards humanitarian aid and her own motivation to help Ukrainians fleeing the war.

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet Anna Volfová, our Desk Officer for the Middle East
November 14, 2022 News

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet Anna Volfová, our Desk Officer for the Middle East

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 across the world. This time we interviewed Anna Volfová, our desk officer for the Middle East.

The deinstitutionalization of adults with disabilities in Georgia soon will come to an end
November 4, 2022 CCR-Georgia

The deinstitutionalization of adults with disabilities in Georgia soon will come to an end

In Georgia, process of transferring adults with disabilities from large boarding houses to family-type homes began in 2011 and is still ongoing. In 2020, Caritas Czech Republic, with the financial support of the Czech Development Agency and in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Georgia, developed a deinstitutionalization strategy and an action plan. In addition, our organization took responsibility for providing community-based homes and services for persons with disabilities (PwDs) living in two large boarding homes under state care.

I am happy to help those in need, says a nurse from Moldova
September 15, 2022 CCR-Moldova

I am happy to help those in need, says a nurse from Moldova

Natalia is a nurse in one of the home care centres that Caritas Czech Republic opened in Moldova. She regularly visits elderly and disadvantaged people, providing them with health check-ups, but also talking to them so they do not feel alone. In the interview, she talks abour her experience and the needs of Moldovan seniors. 

People have lost everything they had: their home, city, hobbies, roads they used to walk, and status, says Ukrainian psychologist
September 13, 2022 News

People have lost everything they had: their home, city, hobbies, roads they used to walk, and status, says Ukrainian psychologist

Ulyana Popova іs a psychologist, who has been working for Caritas Ukraine for more than 4 years. Since the beginning of the war, her work has changed completely. She helps people forced by the war out of their homes to safer parts of Ukraine overcome war horrors and integrate into their new reality. She helps people to learn how to live a normal life in the shadow of the war. Caritas Czech Republic provides psychological training for specialists like Ulyana.

I got my zest for life back, says Varvara, a senior woman from Moldova
September 5, 2022 CCR-Moldova

I got my zest for life back, says Varvara, a senior woman from Moldova

Migration has affected almost every family in Moldova. Young people in particular are leaving the country and leave behind elderly people who cannot and usually do not want to leave Moldova. The years go by, and these people become lonely and in need of help. Varvara Cecoi used to be a lonely senior too, until she received help from Caritas Czech Republic.