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 Gaza Strip, 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.

News

September 18, 2025 News

Hunger, displacement, exhaustion – Gaza on the brink of survival

The situation in Gaza has deteriorated dramatically in recent weeks, and the humanitarian crisis continues. People face ongoing displacement, attacks, food shortages and uncertainty about what the next day will bring. Despite the expansion of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza City and the worsening security conditions, Caritas Czech Republic remains active, continuing to support the most vulnerable.

September 5, 2025 News

Light for Lost Childhood: Caritas joined a silent act of solidarity

On Thursday, 4 September 2025, the centre of Prague transformed into a space of quiet remembrance and human solidarity. A commemorative procession and subsequent benefit concert entitled Light for Lost Childhood in Palestine and Israel attracted hundreds of people who came to express compassion for child victims. The event emerged from the collaboration of numerous initiatives and humanitarian and non-profit organisations. The spiritual dimension was shaped by catholic priest Tomáš Halík and pastor Mikuláš Vymětal of the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren, who were closely involved in the event’s realisation. 

September 4, 2025 News

Caritas Czech Republic gave me the support I needed, says Mahmoud after completing job training program in Mosul, Iraq

In the aisles of a shopping mall in Mosul, Iraq, Mahmoud moved steadily between shelves and deliveries, overseeing the sale of chips and snacks. Like many young people in Iraq, Mahmoud once faced unemployment and uncertainty. But thanks to an on-the-job training programme supported by Caritas Czech Republic, he found a stable job and a clearer path forward.