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Caritas Czech Republic’s Georgian Country Office Importantly Relies on Women Power
March 6, 2022 News

Caritas Czech Republic’s Georgian Country Office Importantly Relies on Women Power

Although Georgian women have been proving their power for centuries, the country still faces challenges regarding women's equity and equality in society. Georgian women still have to emphasize that their strength and intellectual abilities are equal to those of men. Caritas Czech Republic’s Georgian country office pays special attention to the role of women and their empowerment in its work.

I haven't seen my kids since Christmas. Just to get back...
March 5, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

I haven't seen my kids since Christmas. Just to get back...

While many people are fleeing Ukraine, Mrs. Gala is heading in the opposite direction. She lives and works in Brno, but returns to her homeland to collect her family. And she hopes they will all make it back to the Czech Republic.

Caritas sending humanitarian aid trucks to Ukraine
March 4, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas sending humanitarian aid trucks to Ukraine

On Thursday, 3 March 2022, the Caritas Czech Republic dispatched two trucks for the Mariupol Caritas which operates in Ukraine and provides basic needs for thousands of displaced people that have left their homes due to the ongoing conflict. The trucks are loaded mainly with hygiene items and food supplies, including complementary baby food. They are heading to Zaporzhye in south-eastern Ukraine. The Caritas Mariupol is a long-standing partner of the Ostrava-Opava Diocesan Caritas.

Caritas helping in Ukraine: The situation escalates and the needs are growing every day
March 2, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas helping in Ukraine: The situation escalates and the needs are growing every day

Caritas workers in Ukraine are committing themselves to assist thousands of internally displaced people fleeing the war. They provide food, drink and shelter for the locals and help to transport them to safety while supporting the most vulnerable; children coming from families as well as other institutions. Take action and help Ukraine.

Caritas will train Ukrainians in crisis psychological assistance
February 27, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas will train Ukrainians in crisis psychological assistance

Caritas Czech Republic is organizing a training in crisis psychological support for Caritas Ukraine staff on Monday, 28th February. Psychologists from the Czech Fire Rescue Corps will train our Ukrainian colleagues on how to provide psychological care to people affected by the ongoing war. A similar training took place in 2015. Due to the Russian invasion, our colleagues in Ukraine had to interrupt their social and health care programmes in many parts of the country. However, they are determined to provide the necessary psychosocial assistance for those affected by the difficult situation  the last days.