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A year of our help to Ukraine: How does Caritas Czech Republic support people affected by Russian aggression?
February 8, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

A year of our help to Ukraine: How does Caritas Czech Republic support people affected by Russian aggression?

On the 24th of February, we will mark the sad anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ever since then, the war has displaced more than 15 million people from their homes. Caritas Czech Republic has been helping from the very beginning.  Initially, we focused on the most urgent needs, such as delivering humanitarian aid and helping refugees. Thanks to the generosity of our donors who have contributed to the Caritas for Ukraine collection, we can help war-affected people.

Behind the Scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: meet Iskandar Mina from Georgia
February 7, 2023 News

Behind the Scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: meet Iskandar Mina from Georgia

Would you like to know more about the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation department at Caritas Czech Republic country office in Georgia? We launched a series of interviews with our colleagues who will tell you more about our work in Georgia. This time we interviewed Iskandar Mina, our new Country Director who shares why working at Caritas Czech Republic is important for him and what are the future plans for 2023.

Caritas for Turkey and Syria: We have launched appeal to help people affected by catastrophic earthquake
February 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas for Turkey and Syria: We have launched appeal to help people affected by catastrophic earthquake

A catastrophic earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck south-eastern Turkey and Syria in the early hours of Monday 6th February. Caritas Czech Republic immediately launched an appeal to help the affected people. Thousands of people have already lost their lives and thousands are injured. Just before noon, another 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey. People on the ground need immediate humanitarian aid. Caritas partners are already helping on the ground.

Diary from Ukraine: Everyday life in a war-torn country - Part 2
February 2, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Diary from Ukraine: Everyday life in a war-torn country - Part 2

How does everyday life look like in war-torn Ukraine? What do people in the west of the country face? How are they affected by the constant power outages? Read the diary of our colleague Kateřina Krejčová, who regularly writes from Mukachevo her observations of life in Ukraine. The second part of her diary is here.

Behind the Scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet Rusudan Chkhubianishvili from Georgia
January 27, 2023 News

Behind the Scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet Rusudan Chkhubianishvili from Georgia

Would you like to know more about the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation department at Caritas Czech Republic country office in Georgia? We launched a series of interviews with our colleagues who will tell you more about our work in Georgia. This time we interviewed Rusudan Chkhubianishvili, Project Manager at our office in Georgia.