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Separated by war: A mother's testimony from Gaza
September 14, 2026 News

Separated by war: A mother's testimony from Gaza

For many parents, the thought of being separated from their children is unbearable. Yet war has a way of turning such nightmares into reality. Nesma knows this all too well. In October 2023, she accompanied her son to the West Bank so that he could undergo heart surgery. When the conflict in Gaza erupted, their journey home became unexpectedly complicated. Nesma was separated from her twelve other children for months. The testimony of her family is a stark reminder of the devastating impact armed conflicts have on the lives of innocent civilians. What role did Caritas Czech Republic play in their story?
Children, purpose, pets. What keeps people displaced by war moving forward
September 9, 2026 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

Children, purpose, pets. What keeps people displaced by war moving forward

War takes away more than homes and possessions. It uproots lives — family traditions, years of work, familiar faces and plans for the future. ‘Every day I wake up waiting for the news that we can finally go home,’ says Liliia, 65, from Kramatorsk. Nadiia, a young mother from Kryvyi Rih, is living with the same uncertainty. Natalia from Donetsk has lost her home twice, yet found the strength to keep moving forward. Their stories are about rebuilding life and finding hope.
Caritas is like my parent, says farmer Nyandwi from Zambia
September 7, 2026 News

Caritas is like my parent, says farmer Nyandwi from Zambia

Three stories from Zambia: Nyandwi, Leya and Joseph are farmers and parents. Just like many others, they try to protect their soil from the impacts of climate change, partly so that they can support their children in studies and provide them with a more stable future. Caritas Czech Republic helped them gain knowledge and equipment to support their production during worsening climate conditions. As Nyandwi says, our organisation becomes a source of support for them and gives them hope for a brighter future.
Caritas Czech Republic helped me become the pharmacist I had always dreamed of being, says Jean Marie, a DAFI student in Zambia
July 13, 2026 CCR-Zambia

Caritas Czech Republic helped me become the pharmacist I had always dreamed of being, says Jean Marie, a DAFI student in Zambia

Education has the power to transform lives, but for many refugee students, reaching higher education requires more than determination alone. For Jean Marie, the DAFI Scholarship provided the support he needed to complete his pharmacy studies and begin a career dedicated to improving community health. Today, he serves patients as a pharmacist while pursuing an even bigger vision to advance public health and pharmaceutical research.
Two farmers from Zambia who turned access to water into opportunity and growth
June 10, 2026 CCR-Zambia

Two farmers from Zambia who turned access to water into opportunity and growth

Smallholder farmers in Zambia face increasing pressure from limited access to water for production. Through irrigation development and farmer mentoring, Caritas Czech Republic is supporting communities to farm more productively and sustainably. For Alex and Lewis, this support has become a catalyst for growth, resilience, and improved livelihoods.
Children’s books from Ukraine have travelled around the world, with help from Caritas
May 28, 2026 News

Children’s books from Ukraine have travelled around the world, with help from Caritas

Tetiana comes from Kharkiv. She has never been abroad; however, her interactive books for children are well known, for instance, in Italy, Germany, or the United States of America. She began creating them during the war, after her family had fled to Uzhhorod in western Ukraine. Like many refugees, she must have had to change her life from its roots. Because she had always enjoyed handicrafts, she decided to devote herself to bookmaking. Thanks to a business grant from Caritas Czech Republic, she was able to purchase equipment that has made her work much easier and enriched it significantly.
7 pillars of Caritas Czech Republic’s work in Iraq
May 25, 2026 News

7 pillars of Caritas Czech Republic’s work in Iraq

After more than ten years, Caritas Czech Republic completed its operations in Iraq. In this article, we would like to remember the milestones of our work in the country. At first, we provided only humanitarian assistance to local people. However, in 2017, we opened our own office there, and our support shifted to restoring livelihoods and infrastructure, which helped improve and sustain the quality of life for the people of Iraq.
Climate change affects everyone: In Zambia, we are preparing young farmers as well as experienced growers
May 20, 2026 News

Climate change affects everyone: In Zambia, we are preparing young farmers as well as experienced growers

Samuel is in his early twenties and has been farming for only a short time. By contrast, Clerkson has worked in the industry since the 1990s. However, both of their livelihoods are threatened by climate change. Droughts are destroying harvests, yet agriculture is a common source of income in Zambia. That is why Caritas Czech Republic is training local farmers in modern techniques to help them better manage the impacts of climate change. 
Caritas contributed to the development of home care in Moldova. Intergenerational clubs played an important role
May 13, 2026 News

Caritas contributed to the development of home care in Moldova. Intergenerational clubs played an important role

In Moldova, we have long been engaged in social services and healthcare. Recently, with support from Czech Development Agency, we completed a three-year programme to strengthen home care services nationwide. Our goal was to improve the quality of life for older people and individuals in vulnerable situations. In cooperation with the organisation AO Homecare, we supported seniors at five social and healthcare service centres. We also trained local professionals.
6 good things we did together within the Caritas for Ukraine fundraising campaign
May 6, 2026 News

6 good things we did together within the Caritas for Ukraine fundraising campaign

This winter, Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid caused extensive power outages. As the war entered its fifth year, households were left without heating, electricity, or water during extremely low temperatures. People in the Czech Republic did not hesitate to show their solidarity. In this article, you will learn where the help from your contributions to the Caritas for Ukraine fundraising campaign was directed. Together, we were able to provide immediate assistance, for example, in Kyiv and Kharkiv. We have shown that our support is unbreakable—just like the determination and courage of the people of Ukraine. Thank you!
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