Caritas Czech Republic and other Caritas’ from the Czech Caritas network have been working in Ukraine for a long time. Initially, aid focused mainly on social services, health and education, but also on supporting people affected by the conflict in the eastern part of the country. After the outbreak of war in 2022, we provided immediate humanitarian aid, financial support and psychological care. Our current focus is helping the internally displaced, for whom we primarily provide decent housing. Our assistance in Moldova is also significant, where we have helped 15,000 Ukrainian refugees.

More about our work in Ukraine

Humanitarian aid

In the immediate aftermath of the Russian invasion, we delivered and provided humanitarian aid. We provided food shipments, medical supplies, generators and equipment for temporary accommodation centres. We organised training in crisis intervention and offered psychological support, improving access to health care. We are assisting people affected by the Kachovska Dam breach.

Decent housing for the internally displaced

Millions of people had to flee their homes due to the war. We are helping to provide decent housing for internally displaced people. In the country’s west, we are repairing refugee accommodation centres and building modular houses.

October 31, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

I want to be helpful in Ukraine, says Denys as training courses funded by Caritas Czech Republic help him return to medicine

The war in Ukraine has turned millions of civilian lives upside down. However, there are people who are ready to overcome any challenge. One of them is Denys, a father of three daughters who, after evacuating his family from the frontline Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, received a grant for his training from Caritas Czech Republic and successfully completed a therapeutic massage course. For Denys, this is an opportunity to resume his career path and improve his family's financial situation.

October 15, 2024 News

6 global conflicts and crises to watch in 2024

The world is currently experiencing a record number of conflicts and crises since the end of World War II. From the war in Gaza, which is hitting civilians particularly hard, to the fighting in Sudan, which has caused a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, to the problems caused by drought and water scarcity in many countries. In 2024, up to 300 million people will need humanitarian aid. What conflicts and crises should we be watching in 2024?

September 23, 2024 News

The Froimciuk family had to flee the war in Ukraine but found safe shelter in Moldova

Tatiana and Igori Froimciuk, along with their children, were forced to flee the war-torn city of Mykolaiv, Ukraine, seeking safety in Moldova. Thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic, they have begun to rebuild their lives. Though the future remains uncertain, the family holds onto the hope of returning to Ukraine one day, dreaming of a stable and peaceful life ahead. 

August 22, 2024 News

I just want my life back, says Natalia after she fled from Ukraine to Moldova with her daughters

The war in Ukraine has forced more than six million people to flee their homes and seek refuge in other countries. Natalia is one of them. She fled to Moldova with her twin daughters, where the family is trying to live a decent life. It is hard, especially for the two girls, and they dream of returning home. Caritas Czech Republic has supported them to make their life in Moldova easier.