November 16, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

We immensely appreciate the award, says Jiří Škvor from Caritas Czech Republic on receiving the Medal of Merit in Diplomacy from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic

On the 17th of November, Caritas Czech Republic will receive the Medal of Merit in Diplomacy from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Jan Lipavský. This exceptional recognition is awarded to personalities and organisations that have significantly contributed to the development of foreign relations between the Czech Republic and other countries. In the following interview, Jiří Škvor, Head of the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation Department, explains what this award means to Caritas Czech Republic and tells us more about the organisation’s work around the world.

October 16, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Jean from Zambia is now the owner of a cassava processing business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Jean Makunga Habukali is a farmer living in Mongu, located in Zambia's Western Province. Jean was a radio presenter, but she lost her job in 2018. After that, Jean started farming cassava and cashew, however, she lacked proper facilities. Caritas Czech Republic provided Jean with cassava processing equipment and adequate space. Thanks to our help, Jean is now the proud owner of her own cassava farm.

September 21, 2023 News

Artist's House – a place with distinguished history and interesting plans

Temur Gugeshashvili together with his family started a new phase of life in Racha in 2008. Currently, he owns one of the most popular family hotels in the city of Oni and runs a woodworking workshop, in which he and his wife host children living in the villages of Oni municipality several times a week. Temur has big plans ahead – he is currently building a new hotel in the center of the city, in which, in addition to the hotel space, there will be a wooden workshop, a conference hall, and a restaurant.

September 21, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Craft puts people of poor regions on their feet and rebuilds post-war areas

For people in disadvantaged regions, mastering a craft is a path to financial self-sufficiency. In places dealing with the impacts of war, it is a significant contributor to their reconstruction. For example, a welding workshop in Iraq, a restaurant in a refugee settlement in Zambia or a traditional jewellery shop in Georgia have all been created thanks to our help.

September 18, 2023 News

A couple moved from capital city to the village and started producing natural wine

Levan and Eka are rare exceptions of people who prefer living in the countryside to the city. The couple left Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, five years ago with the newborn Yona and settled in Levan's paternal house in the village of Sori of Racha. Little Isaia was born here. After overcoming the initial difficulties, the couple planted the first vines and laid the foundation for the "Ori Gvari" (two surnames) winery. Eka and Levan have a lot of plans, most of which are related to living in Racha.

• …
• 3
• 4
• 5
• …

Ongoing projects

News

Stories

Newsletter