We have been working in several European countries and regions of the former Soviet Union since 2004, supporting vulnerable communities and improving living conditions, especially in the health and social sectors. We also provide assistance to people affected by the war in Ukraine and other humanitarian crises.

Our office in Ukraine helps people affected by the conflict. We provide humanitarian assistance, provide decent housing, renovate health centers, and help displaced people regain their livelihoods and stand on their own feet.

In Moldova, we improve access to healthcare and social services. Our office in Georgia has been operating since 2015 and focuses on developing healthcare and supporting small businesses in rural areas. Our work brings long-term change and helps people stand on their own feet.

May 11, 2025 CCR-Georgia

A Decade of Action in Support to Georgia’s Development: Caritas Czech Republic’s Country Office Marks 10 Year Jubilee

Tbilisi, May 11, 2025 – Caritas Czech Republic’s Country Office in Georgia is celebrating a significant milestone — 10 years of dedicated work supporting Georgia’s development across healthcare, social protection, rural development, and environmental sustainability.

May 11, 2025 News

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty

Every year on 20^th May we celebrate World Bee Day. The importance of bees for the ecosystem and the food industry has long been known. But these insects are also a source of work and livelihoods in developing regions. For example in refugee settlements in Zambia, where dozens of refugees have started to make a living from beekeeping thanks to Caritas Czech Republic.

March 5, 2025 News

6 things you may not know about refugees

The number of people forced to leave their homes has more than doubled in the last decade. There are over 122 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, marking the highest single year increase recorded. The war in Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest population movements since the Second World War and has contributed significantly to this record number. Here are some more important facts about refugees.

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. 

January 6, 2025 News

7 biggest achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in 2024

The year 2024 brought many challenges to the world, but it also showed the power of solidarity and commitment to help where it is needed most. We helped civilians affected by the war in Gaza, supported farmers in Zambia battling the effects of climate change and played our part in rebuilding livelihoods in war-torn Ukraine. This is just a fraction of our work. Let's recall the key moments and achievements of Caritas Czech Republic over the past year.