In February 2023, a devastating earthquake struck Syria and Turkey, killing nearly 60,000 people. Millions of residents of the affected regions lost their homes. We have been working in the Turkish-Syrian border region since 2013. Thanks to this, we could start immediate assistance on the ground.

In the affected areas, we are working with our partner organisations to provide essential material assistance such as food, drinking water, hygiene items, warm clothing, and blankets. We also provide shelter and build social facilities. Caritas Czech Republic is also helping people affected by the earthquake in Syria. In response to the earthquake, we have launched a fundraiser to help Turkey and Syria.

February 5, 2024 News

One year after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: People are still trying to cope with the trauma, says Irena Menšíková from Caritas Czech Republic

One year has passed since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. It was a massive disaster from which, in particular, the affected areas are still recovering. The people affected by the earthquake are still dealing with the tragic consequences today. What is the situation in Turkey like one year on from the disaster? We talked to Irena Menšíková, Caritas Czech Republic employee, who has lived in the country for a long time.

February 2, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Syria and Türkiye

One year after the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: Help is still needed. How is Caritas Czech Republic supporting the affected people?

When the devastating earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria in the early hours of 6 February last year, 48-year-old Songül lost everything in a matter of seconds. "Our house was completely destroyed in the earthquake. The tremors kept repeating. I hope we will never experience such fear and terror again," says Songül in the Turkish city of Malatya. The earthquake took the lives of nearly 60,000 people, and millions more lost their homes. A year after the earthquake, hundreds of thousands of people are still in temporary shelter and in need of help. How is Caritas Czech Republic supporting them?

January 4, 2024 All news

7 biggest achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in 2023

The past year was not an easy one. It was marked by devastating natural disasters and conflicts that affected the lives of millions of people. Caritas Czech Republic supported people in need in many places. Whether it was in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, in war-torn Ukraine, or in the reconstruction of post-war Iraq. Take a moment to look back at the past year with us and see what we have achieved thanks to your support.

November 6, 2023 News

9 months since the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria: How Caritas Czech Republic continues to help affected people

It has been 9 months since the catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on 6th of February, claiming the lives of nearly 60,000 people. To this day, a large number of the affected people are still living in temporary shelters because they have nowhere to return to. Help is still very much needed. Caritas Czech Republic continues to help people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

October 12, 2023 News

For nearly 20 years, Caritas Czech Republic has been helping people worldwide. Archbishop Jan Graubner personally supported the achievements

In the first week of October, representatives of Caritas Czech Republic' international branches gathered in Prague. Together with colleagues from the headquarters they discussed the successes of Caritas' aid in the world and shared their experiences. Archbishop Jan Graubner also came to appreciate the professionalism and efficiency of our work.