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Three dead in shelling of church in Gaza: Statement from Caritas Internationalis
July 22, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Three dead in shelling of church in Gaza: Statement from Caritas Internationalis

Caritas Czech Republic shares the official statement from Caritas Internationalis regarding the tragic shelling of the Holy Family Church in Gaza, in which three civilians lost their lives. The church had served as a refuge for hundreds of people of various faiths. The statement calls for the protection of civilians, respect for humanitarian law, and an immediate ceasefire.

Gaza: Starvation or Gunfire - This is Not a Humanitarian Response
July 11, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Gaza: Starvation or Gunfire - This is Not a Humanitarian Response

Caritas Czech Republic joined a call of more than 200 NGOs for immediate action to end the deadly Israeli distribution scheme (including the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation) in Gaza, revert to the existing UN-led coordination mechanisms, and lift the Israeli government’s blockade on aid and commercial supplies. The 400 aid distribution points operating during the temporary ceasefire across Gaza have now been replaced by just four military-controlled distribution sites, forcing two million people into overcrowded, militarized zones where they face daily gunfire and mass casualties while trying to access food and are denied other life-saving supplies.

“Know Your Rights – Stay Protected!” Food Safety Campaign Engages Thousands Across Georgia
May 13, 2025 News

“Know Your Rights – Stay Protected!” Food Safety Campaign Engages Thousands Across Georgia

In seven regions of Georgia, a dynamic information campaign has brought food safety and consumer rights to the forefront of public attention. As part of the ENPARD IV program, the initiative is aligned with European Union efforts to contribute to food safety reforms in the country.

A Decade of Action in Support to Georgia’s Development: Caritas Czech Republic’s Country Office Marks 10 Year Jubilee
May 11, 2025 News

A Decade of Action in Support to Georgia’s Development: Caritas Czech Republic’s Country Office Marks 10 Year Jubilee

Tbilisi, May 11, 2025 – Caritas Czech Republic’s Country Office in Georgia is celebrating a significant milestone — 10 years of dedicated work supporting Georgia’s development across healthcare, social protection, rural development, and environmental sustainability.

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty
May 11, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty

Every year 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.