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.

March 20, 2025 News

Water is life. Yet billions lack access to it

Water is the foundation of life. We need it to survive, stay healthy, grow food, and support economies. Yet, billions face water scarcity due to climate change, population growth, and poor resource management. In many regions, prolonged droughts and desertification are forcing people to leave their homes in search of water. Caritas Czech Republic is working to provide sustainable solutions, helping communities secure reliable access to this vital resource. 

March 12, 2025 News

7 things you should know about the war in Syria

It has been 14 years since the war in Syria began — a conflict that became one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our time. Although the recent fall of the Bashar Assad regime has brought hope for a better future for many Syrians, it has also introduced new challenges. Why was Syria at war for so long? What are the implications of Assad's fall? And what else should you know about the war in Syria and its aftermath? 

March 10, 2025 News

14 years since the outbreak of the war in Syria: Caritas Czech Republic helps people start over

For fourteen years, Syria has been a place where people struggle to survive amidst war-ravaged cities, destroyed infrastructure, and uncertainty. The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime brought hope for a better future for many Syrians, but also a number of new challenges. Caritas Czech Republic has been operating in Syria since 2013, helping local people survive and start over – from securing basic needs to supporting livelihoods. 

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.