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Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty
May 18, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty

Since 2018, on 20th May we celebrate World Bee Day. The importance of bees for the ecosystem and the food industry has long been known. But these insects are also a source of work and livelihoods in developing regions. For example in refugee settlements in Zambia, where dozens of refugees have started to make a living from beekeeping thanks to Caritas Czech Republic.

Slovak diplomat: Georgia belongs to the European family
May 8, 2023 News

Slovak diplomat: Georgia belongs to the European family

Within the framework of the SlovakAid-funded environmental initiative, last week Caritas Czech Republic and Slovak NGO Sosna handed over an assenization vehicle to the Oni Municipality that will help them to set up the wastewater management infrastructure and manage water quality and resources. Following the handover ceremony, we had a chance to sit down with Zuzana Palošova, Development Diplomat of the Slovak Embassy in Georgia who shared her impressions about the results of our joint development cooperation activities.

Oni municipality already has an assenization vehicle to set up the wastewater management infrastructure
May 8, 2023 News

Oni municipality already has an assenization vehicle to set up the wastewater management infrastructure

Caritas Czech Republic is working on the implementation of sustainable waste management practices in Georgia by capacity-building of specialists and providing the necessary infrastructure for waste management in rural areas. From September 2022, with the support of the Slovak Development Agency and in cooperation with the Slovak organization Sosna, we are working on an initiative to support the sustainable management of wastewater in the municipality of Oni. Within the framework of the project, last week we handed over an assenization vehicle to the Oni Municipality City Hall, which will help the municipality in setting up the wastewater management infrastructure.

How climate change is affecting the lives of people in developing countries
April 20, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

How climate change is affecting the lives of people in developing countries

The temperature of our planet has already risen by 1.1ºC compared to pre-industrial times. This change is significantly affecting communities in poor regions. Whether it is farmers starving due to crop failure or people becoming homeless by hurricanes and floods, climate change is having a major impact on their quality of life. More than 100 million people around the world are currently dependent on humanitarian assistance due to disasters or loss of livelihoods caused by climate change.

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment
April 11, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment

We care about our planet. That is why we help protect it in several countries around the world. We are introducing innovative solutions for farmers in Zambia to help them adapt to climate change, planting resilient trees in Iraq and improving waste management in Moldova. What else is Caritas Czech Republic doing to protect the environment?