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September 30, 2024 News

Meet the wool master reviving traditional wool processing in Georgia thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

To reach the village of Zemo Alveni in eastern Georgia, you have to drive along a narrow unpaved road. Two hours from the capital Tbilisi, a remote region awaits, where the traffic is jammed with slow-moving cows and herds of sheep graze on the vast hills. Their wool, which only a few years ago was thrown away and burned, now fills the premises of the processing plant in whose yard we are standing. It is processed thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic.

September 26, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Syria and Türkiye

The war negatively affected her mental health. Today, Walaa from Syria is feeling better thanks our support

Over 6 million people have fled their homes due of the war in Syria, which has been going on for more than 13 years. Walaa and her two daughters have suffered the same fate. Shelling has driven them from their rural home to a refugee camp where they live in bad conditions. This has negatively affected Walaa's physical and mental health. That is why Caritas Czech Republic offered her a helping hand to feel like herself again.

September 23, 2024 News

The Froimciuk family had to flee the war in Ukraine but found safe shelter in Moldova

Tatiana and Igori Froimciuk, along with their children, were forced to flee the war-torn city of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, seeking safety in Moldova. Thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic, they have begun to rebuild their lives. Though the future remains uncertain, the family holds onto the hope of returning to Ukraine one day, dreaming of a stable and peaceful life ahead.

September 19, 2024 CCR-Moldova

I feel at home at the protected housing, says Elena from Moldova, who lives with a mental disorder

Elena, a 47-year-old woman living with a mental disorder, recently moved to the Viitorul protected house in Moldova. Here, she found a supportive environment where she can learn to live independently and feel included. The protected housing, opened by Caritas Czech Republic, offers personalised care, helping residents like Elena develop vital skills such as social interaction, communication, and household management.

September 16, 2024 News

I still live in fear that the earthquake will strike again, says Fatima from Morocco who lost her home

Last September a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, killing 3 000 people and affecting up to 300 000 others. Among them was also Fatima, who lost her house due to the earthquake. Only one room was left, unsafe for her life. She now lives in a tent. Caritas Czech Republic is still providing much-needed humanitarian aid to people like Fatima in Morocco.

September 5, 2024 News

Climate change is destroying our crops. Caritas Czech Republic helps us adapt, says Iraqi farmer Waseem

The so-called Fertile Crescent, about which we learn in school, is now suffering the consequences of climate change. Farmers in Iraq are facing crop failure due to drought and weather fluctuations. Caritas Czech Republic is helping them to adapt so that they can harvest despite climate change. Such as Waseem, who has received training in modern farming methods and irrigation systems.

August 22, 2024 News

I just want my life back, says Natalia after she fled from Ukraine to Moldova with her daughters

The war in Ukraine has forced more than six million people to flee their homes and seek refuge in other countries. Natalia is one of them. She fled to Moldova with her twin daughters, where the family is trying to live a decent life. It is hard, especially for the two girls, and they dream of returning home. Caritas Czech Republic has supported them to make their life in Moldova easier.

August 7, 2024 News

Our home became a ghost town overnight, says Anas from Iraq who ran away from ISIS with his family

Anas is a young tile setter from the Iraqi city of Karakosh who ran away from the invasion of the self-proclaimed Islamic State with his family to Erbil for several years. He did not have the financial resources and conditions to restart his business to support himself and his family. Today, Anas is working as a successful tile setter and and he is able to run his own business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic.

July 26, 2024 News

Eugenia from Moldova lives far from the hospital. Thanks to our help, she has medical care in the comfort of her home

Moldova's health sector is plagued by an outflow of workers abroad. Young people are leaving because of the poor economic situation, leaving mainly the elderly in the country, who suffer from inadequate health and social care, as well as loneliness. Eugenia, 74, was in a similar situation. Seven years ago, a nurse Nina from a nearby home care centre started visiting her. Thanks to her regular visits, Eugenia is feeling much better.

June 24, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Syria and Türkiye

Mohammad from Syria has established his own poultry farm despite the ongoing conflict

Thirteen years of war and last year's earthquake have left Syria in a difficult situation. Together with local residents and organisations, we support Syrians in starting their own businesses to revive the local economy. One of the people we supported is Mohammad, who received a grant from us and open his own poultry farm.

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Meet the wool master reviving traditional wool processing in Georgia thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

The war negatively affected her mental health. Today, Walaa from Syria is feeling better thanks our support

The Froimciuk family had to flee the war in Ukraine but found safe shelter in Moldova

I feel at home at the protected housing, says Elena from Moldova, who lives with a mental disorder

I still live in fear that the earthquake will strike again, says Fatima from Morocco who lost her home

Climate change is destroying our crops. Caritas Czech Republic helps us adapt, says Iraqi farmer Waseem

I just want my life back, says Natalia after she fled from Ukraine to Moldova with her daughters

Our home became a ghost town overnight, says Anas from Iraq who ran away from ISIS with his family

Eugenia from Moldova lives far from the hospital. Thanks to our help, she has medical care in the comfort of her home

Mohammad from Syria has established his own poultry farm despite the ongoing conflict

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