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How is Caritas Czech Republic helping after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria? Interview with our Relief Coordinator Anna Volfová
February 11, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria? Interview with our Relief Coordinator Anna Volfová

The death toll of last week's catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria exceeded 25,000 people. And the number continues to grow. At the same time, over 5 million people have lost their homes in Syria alone, with hundreds of thousands more in Turkey. Caritas Czech Republic is helping to provide them with immediate humanitarian aid. We spoke to our colleague Anna Volfova, who is coordinating our aid to people affected by the earthquake, about the situation on the ground and how we are helping.

Caritas Czech Republic helps people affected by the earthquake to provide basic needs
February 9, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Czech Republic helps people affected by the earthquake to provide basic needs

A catastrophic earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey and north-western Syria on the 6th of February. Caritas Czech Republic released money from its emergency fund and launched a collection to help the affected people. The funds are already helping people in Turkey and Syria with basic needs.

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.