Since 2011, Syria has faced a civil war that has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced millions from their homes. The people of Syria face a lack of basic needs and livelihoods. We are helping to mitigate the effects of the civil war in the country. We have been working in the Turkish-Syrian border region since 2013. We have provided humanitarian material aid and healthcare and helped provide people with decent housing in the Idlib region.

In February 2023, a devastating earthquake struck Syria and Turkey. This exacerbated the problematic situation of the people in the country and left them entirely dependent on humanitarian organisations to provide for their basic needs.

Humanitarian aid for earthquake victims

In the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, we started to provide on-the-ground assistance in cooperation with our partner organisations. We provided basic material aid such as food, drinking water, hygiene kits, warm clothes, and blankets. We are also providing shelter, as well as building social facilities. In response to the earthquake, we have launched a fundraiser to help Turkey and Syria.

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. 

June 21, 2024 News

6 reasons why the number of forcibly displaced people in the world hits record high

There is now a record number of people worldwide who had to flee their homes. At the end of last year, displaced people exceeded 117 million. The number almost doubled over the last decade. The vast majority were displaced by war or ethnic and other violence. Behind these numbers lie countless human tragedies. Why has the number of forcibly displaced risen for the twelfth year in a row and reached a record high?

June 10, 2024 News

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic supports refugees to become self-sufficient

There are currently more than 122 million displaced people in the world. Whether they have fled abroad or stayed in their countries, they are trying to start again from zero in new places. Refugees, despite many prejudices, do not wait with their hand out for help, but instead want to work, study and stand on their own two feet. But they need support at the beginning to succeed. Caritas Czech Republic is helping them to do just that.

May 21, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Syria and Türkiye

Caritas Czech Republic will provide access to clean water and support women at risk of gender-based violence in Northwest Syria

Amid Syria's conflict, which has been ongoing for more than 13 years, Caritas Czech Republic has been delivering urgent assistance to the people in need. Now, we will provide access to potable water and improve hygiene for more than 6,500 people while also supporting  displaced women vulnerable to gender-based violence.