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Caritas Czech Republic, UNICEF, and the Korean Government Join Forces to Combat Declining Vaccination Rates in Rustavi, Marneuli, and Gori
June 6, 2025 News

Caritas Czech Republic, UNICEF, and the Korean Government Join Forces to Combat Declining Vaccination Rates in Rustavi, Marneuli, and Gori

In response to alarming declines in childhood vaccination rates in parts of Georgia, Caritas Czech Republic, with the support of UNICEF and the Government of the Republic of Korea, has launched a comprehensive project aimed at improving immunisation services and public awareness in Rustavi, Marneuli, and Gori.

Green practices for safer communities: our vision for a Sustainable Georgia
April 15, 2025 News

Green practices for safer communities: our vision for a Sustainable Georgia

Caritas Czech Republic play vital role in supporting environmental protection and sustainable development in Georgia. Through innovative programs and community-based projects, the organization addresses urgent ecological challenges. It empowers local populations with the knowledge, tools, and resilience to safeguard natural resources for future generations. From climate change preparedness to sustainable farming and waste management, our initiatives are comprehensive, impactful, and deeply rooted in community engagement.

 Caritas Czech Republic Continues to Strengthen Cancer Prevention in Georgia
April 2, 2025 News

Caritas Czech Republic Continues to Strengthen Cancer Prevention in Georgia

Caritas Czech Republic has been actively engaged in cancer prevention in Georgia for years, leading public awareness campaigns and establishing Zugdidi Screening Center, crucial healthcare infrastructure for the populatiomn of west Georgia. With its extensive experience in health-focused initiatives, Caritas Czech Republic, with the support of the Czech government is now launching an ambitious project aiming at reducing premature mortality from non-communicable diseases, particularly cancer, by improving early detection, access to treatment, public awareness, and the capacity of the health workforce in Georgia.

5 ways crises and conflicts affect women around the world
March 3, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways crises and conflicts affect women around the world

International Women's Day is not only a celebration of women's achievements but also a reminder of the challenges they face. In humanitarian crises, conflicts, and the aftermath of climate change, women and girls are particularly vulnerable. Here’s a look at some key areas where they bear the brunt of these crises. 

5 years of cancer prevention: How early detection is saving lives in Georgia
February 3, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 years of cancer prevention: How early detection is saving lives in Georgia

In Georgia, where access to healthcare has often been a challenge, hope is growing in the fight against cancer. Built and opened by Caritas Czech Republic in November 2019, the Cancer Screening Centre in Zugdidi has been making early detection and prevention more accessible to communities in western Georgia. Thanks to its efforts, more people can receive life-saving screenings, helping to detect cancer at an early stage. “In 2023 for example, not a single day passed without treating at least 10 patientsfor mammography alone,” says Irinia Pochkua, the clinical director of the centre.