We help people in the Middle East cope with the consequences of conflict and humanitarian disasters. We have been operating in the region since 2012.

We provide humanitarian assistance primarily in Syria and Palestine (Gaza), where people are facing the consequences of protracted conflict, poverty and natural disasters. We provide access to basic necessities, health and psychosocial care, and support the restoration of livelihoods and shelter.

In the years 2012-2025, our branch in Iraq was active, focusing primarily on the reconstruction of the country after the war, providing shelter, building livelihoods and supporting farmers in adapting to climate change. We have also been active in providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Turkey affected by the catastrophic earthquake and to the people of Lebanon after the devastating explosion in Beirut.

May 15, 2025 News

People in Gaza are dying of hunger. Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid poses a risk of genocide

The situation of Gaza’s residents has reached a critical point. For almost three months now, there has been a complete blockade of humanitarian aid deliveries by Israel. This is in stark violation of international humanitarian law and the rulings of the International Court. Hunger must not be used as a weapon of war. Before the debates on whether this constitutes genocide conclude, thousands more people, most of them children, will needlessly die in Gaza.

May 26, 2025 News

I’m farming the land my grandfather and great-grandfather once worked on, says Peter, a farmer from Iraq

Peter is a farmer from the town of Karamles in northern Iraq. His farm is well known across the region – he’s called the Onion King, as his harvest is sought after not only by locals, but by people from far and wide. Farming runs deep in his family’s history. “For more than 150 years, my family has been connected to farming. My grandfather, great-grandfather, father – and now me,” Peter says. Caritas Czech Republic helped him adapt his farming to the challenges of climate change. 

April 24, 2025 News

Farming is my whole life, says 82-year-old Iraqi farmer Corgis

In the Iraqi town of Bartella, 82-year-old farmer Corgis has witnessed decades of change. But nothing has challenged his livelihood quite like the effects of climate change. With support from Caritas Czech Republic, he is learning how to adapt and continue farming despite the unpredictable weather. 

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.

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.