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9 interesting facts about Moldova that will surprise you
July 13, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

9 interesting facts about Moldova that will surprise you

Moldova is a small country between its big neighbours, Romania and Ukraine. 2.6 million people live here, and we mostly hear about Moldova in connection with Russia's growing influence in the region. But Moldova also has good wine or a Czech village. Let's get to know a few interesting facts you will not find in the news.

With the new medical equipment donated, the children’s hospital can now provide services for children in need of long-term care
June 29, 2023 News

With the new medical equipment donated, the children’s hospital can now provide services for children in need of long-term care

With the financial aid of the Czech Development Agency, Caritas Czech Republic has been working for years on the development of a long-term care service focused on the social and medical needs of children with severe disabilities in state care. The support provided since 2017 envisaged the provision for Zhvania’s Children's Hospital with necessary medical equipment, elaboration of the package of regulatory documentation for the arrangement of the long-term care system, and capacity-building trainings for the medical personnel across the whole country. With the final donation with a total budget of 150 000 USD, the children’s hospital can now provide appropriate services and relief the conditions of children with severe disabilities.

With a new initiative funded by the CzDA, early childhood care and inclusive education will be improved in Georgia
June 26, 2023 News

With a new initiative funded by the CzDA, early childhood care and inclusive education will be improved in Georgia

Caritas Czech Republic has been supporting the Government of Georgia in the improvement of health and social services for years. With our efforts, the lives of thousands of children and their families have significantly improved in Georgia. With the financial support of the Czech Development Agency, now we are starting a new project aiming at improving early childhood care and inclusive education for children with special needs in Georgia.

7 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees and internally displaced people get on their feet
June 13, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees and internally displaced people get on their feet

Despite prejudice, refugees are not people who wait with their hand out for help. On the contrary, they want to study, work and, above all, be self-sufficient. But in a new country, far from home and in an unfamiliar environment, it is difficult for them to achieve self-sufficiency. Yet all it takes is a helping hand at the beginning for refugees to be able to stand on their own feet again. Caritas Czech Republic is lending them this helping hand. What does our help look like?

Caritas Czech Republic continues to help people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
May 25, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Czech Republic continues to help people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria

It will soon be four months since the devastating earthquake that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria, killing nearly 60,000 people. Aid is still urgently needed. Up to two million people are still surviving in makeshift shelters in the affected regions. Caritas Czech Republic continues to help people on the ground. We have provided temporary shelter in containers, decent hygiene facilities, food aid and psychological care.