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Motherhood in war. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Lilya's family welcomes their child in a warm and bright home in the Kherson region
March 14, 2025 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

Motherhood in war. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Lilya's family welcomes their child in a warm and bright home in the Kherson region

During the full-scale invasion, resilience became a symbol of Ukrainians. In particular, women who dare to give birth during the war in Ukraine. One of them is Lilya. Her eldest son is the same age as the Russian aggression against Ukrainians, and her second pregnancy passed in occupation. The couple fled their home to save the children and now live in an old village house near the front. Despite her trials, Lilya is currently pregnant. With the support of Caritas Czech Republic, the family prepared a new home for the baby's arrival.
Banza fled the conflict in DR Congo to Zambia and found a new beginning through hairdressing
March 8, 2025 CCR-Zambia

Banza fled the conflict in DR Congo to Zambia and found a new beginning through hairdressing

Fleeing from conflict and starting anew in a foreign land is never easy. For Banza, a 33-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, life took an unexpected turn when war forced her to leave behind everything she knew. Arriving in Zambia ten years ago, she hoped for stability, but new challenges awaited her. Thanks to the support from Caritas Czech Republic, Banza was able to turn her passion for hairdressing into a flourishing business.
I knew that if we did not escape, we would die, says Elody from Zambia, who started a new life with the help of Caritas Czech Republic
March 6, 2025 News

I knew that if we did not escape, we would die, says Elody from Zambia, who started a new life with the help of Caritas Czech Republic

Only 19 years old, Elody comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where difficult life circumstances led her all the way to Zambia. Together with her sister, she was kidnapped by rebels who kept them in brutal conditions until they managed to escape. Today, in the Meheba refugee settlement, she runs her own small shop, takes care of her son, and inspires other women in her community. Her story shows that there is hope for a better life. Caritas Czech Republic played a part in helping her find that hope. 
Everything I do, I do for my family, says Rajaa, a baker from Iraq
March 4, 2025 News

Everything I do, I do for my family, says Rajaa, a baker from Iraq

In the small Christian town of Qaraqosh in northern Iraq, 54-year-old baker Rajaa starts her day very early. By half past three in the morning, she is already up, preparing everything needed in her bakery, which stands right next to her house. When ISIS stormed the town, she was forced to flee. She lost not only her home but also her bakery. Thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic, she was able to not only rebuild her destroyed bakery after the war but also expand it.
I no longer have to buy food, my harvest is enough for the whole family, says Conceptor, a farmer from Zambia
February 20, 2025 News

I no longer have to buy food, my harvest is enough for the whole family, says Conceptor, a farmer from Zambia

In a small village in southern Zambia, farmer Conceptor not only takes care of her family but also manages her farm. Thanks to training provided by Caritas Czech Republic, she has learned ecological methods that help her cope with the challenges posed by climate change. Today, she is able to grow enough food not just for her family but also for selling at local markets. As a lead farmer, she also inspires other farmers in her community. 
16-year-old Ivan from Mariupol lost his parents in the war. Today, he is rebuilding his life with our support
February 18, 2025 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

16-year-old Ivan from Mariupol lost his parents in the war. Today, he is rebuilding his life with our support

“We heard powerful explosions. We were told to pack our bags and leave,” recalls 16-year-old Ivan. He is one of 36 children evacuated by a Ukrainian couple in February 2022 from Mariupol and nearby villages before the Russians besieged the city and began to destroy it. The war has left Ivan a complete orphan. His home was damaged, and the city has been occupied for three years. Ivan got back on his feet thanks to the support of his guardians and friends in a settlement built by Caritas Czech Republic in Transcarpathia.
Diana from Kharkiv helps to restore children's mental health and takes part in renovation works in the western Ukraine
February 6, 2025 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

Diana from Kharkiv helps to restore children's mental health and takes part in renovation works in the western Ukraine

“We fled with my son when the blast wave smashed the windows in the house,” recalls Diana from frontline Kharkiv. Our conversation took place in the town of Berehove in Transcarpathia, far from the war zone. Here, she found housing and a job through support programmes for affected Ukrainians from Caritas Czech Republic. Thanks to the grant, Diana completed training courses in child neuropsychology and dreams of running her own Child development centre.
I want to help others achieve their dreams, says Massara from Iraq after opening her jewellery business
February 6, 2025 News

I want to help others achieve their dreams, says Massara from Iraq after opening her jewellery business

In a welcoming home in Bartella, Iraq, 26-year-old Massara carefully crafts traditional Iraqi jewellery and handbags, bead by bead. Like many in her community, Massara’s life was disrupted by the ISIS invasion, forcing her to flee to Erbil. Yet, her determination to support her family and preserve her heritage brought her back to Bartella, where she has built a successful handmade goods business with the help of Caritas Czech Republic.   
5 years of cancer prevention: How early detection is saving lives in Georgia
February 3, 2025 News

5 years of cancer prevention: How early detection is saving lives in Georgia

In Georgia, where access to healthcare has often been a challenge, hope is growing in the fight against cancer. Built and opened by Caritas Czech Republic in November 2019, the Cancer Screening Centre in Zugdidi has been making early detection and prevention more accessible to communities in western Georgia. Thanks to its efforts, more people can receive life-saving screenings, helping to detect cancer at an early stage. “In 2023 for example, not a single day passed without treating at least 10 patientsfor mammography alone,” says Irinia Pochkua, the clinical director of the centre. 
Israa from Gaza lost her limbs and two sisters in the war. Thanks to the help of Caritas, she has secured medical care
January 23, 2025 News

Israa from Gaza lost her limbs and two sisters in the war. Thanks to the help of Caritas, she has secured medical care

Israa, a young woman from the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza, is both a witness and a victim of one of the most devastating conflicts of today. Over 47,000 people have lost their lives in Gaza since the war began, and more than 100,000 others have suffered injuries. Among them, Israa, who lost limbs and her sisters in the bombing. 
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