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Georgia meets the year 2024 with strengthened primary healthcare
December 19, 2023 News

Georgia meets the year 2024 with strengthened primary healthcare

For Caritas Czech Republic, the year 2023 has turned out to be particularly important. At the end of the year, along with other essential activities, we summarized the results of the four-year initiative to strengthen primary healthcare in Georgia. As a result of the project, the country now has updated clinical protocols and guidelines, qualified family doctors, and IT solutions supporting family doctors working throughout Georgia.

7 Christmas recipes from around the world: Discover the taste of Syria, Zambia or Ukraine
December 18, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 Christmas recipes from around the world: Discover the taste of Syria, Zambia or Ukraine

Have you ever heard of dishes like Buuz, Yalanji or Satsivi? This Christmas, try delicious meals from around the world. We have prepared recipes for you together with colleagues from all the countries where Caritas Czech Republic helps people in need.

Do you know what chichilaki, pacha, or Tsagaan Sa is? Visit Christmas in countries where Caritas Czech Republic is helping
December 11, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Do you know what chichilaki, pacha, or Tsagaan Sa is? Visit Christmas in countries where Caritas Czech Republic is helping

Preparations for the biggest holidays of the year are in full swing. Decorated homes as well as public places, Christmas sweets, carols, carps and potato salad are essential part of Christmas celebrations in the Czech Republic. But what about in other parts of the world, in countries where Caritas Czech Republic works? Do they celebrate Christmas in Iraq, Mongolia, or Zambia? What does this part of the year mean to different cultures?

Stories of hope that will make you smile this Christmas
December 5, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Stories of hope that will make you smile this Christmas

With everything bad that has been going on this year, we would like to present stories of hope to bring a smile on your face and show you that not everything is going in the wrong direction. We encountered many inspiring stories during our work. Stories of people who overcame obstacles and managed to stand on their own feet. Stories of people who have persevered during difficult times and motivate others to take life into their own hands. Now we would like you to meet them too.

Caritas Internationalis urges for an immediate ceasefire in the Holy Land
November 24, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Internationalis urges for an immediate ceasefire in the Holy Land

In response to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel and the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, the global organisation Caritas Internationalis, of which we are also a member, has issued a statement: "Now is the time for peace". It calls for an immediate cessation of fighting in the Holy Land, respect for international humanitarian law, the release of hostages and the immediate provision of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.