We help where we are needed. We provide immediate humanitarian aid to people affected by war or natural disaster. As part of our development cooperation, we help people to cut loose and make a living. We focus on the development of health care and social protection as well as  rural development and environmental protection and actively work on systemic changes in Georgia.

March 28, 2023 News

How primary healthcare in Georgia was strengthened in recent years

Primary healthcare is the gateway of the healthcare system, which is responsible for preventing diseases and protecting the population from further complications of diseases. As such, primary healthcare protects the next levels of healthcare from being overloaded. Caritas Czech Republic supports the Government of Georgia in strengthening primary healthcare – works on updating clinical protocols, capacity-building of family doctors, and promoting the introduction of a unified electronic management information system throughout the whole country.

March 24, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

It is almost impossible for us to imagine what people in Ukraine are going through, says General Secretary Jakub Líčka after his visit to Ukraine

Jakub Líčka, Secretary General of Caritas Czech Republic, has recently returned from an extensive trip to Ukraine. In addition to the western parts of the country, he also visited Kharkiv, Zaporozhye and the town of Bucha, and got up close to the front line. We talked to Jakub Líčka about his impressions of the country and how Ukraine has changed in the year of war.

March 23, 2023 News

How telemedicine helps rural family doctors in managing patients' conditions remotely

Telemedicine allows doctors to assess, diagnose and treat patients remotely. The severe situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has once again made clear the need to introduce telemedicine in Georgia. To ensure access to continuous and high-quality medical care for mothers and children, Caritas Czech Republic with the support of UNICEF, facilitated the start of remote medical services in rural pilot clinics and created a structure for continuous improvement of the quality of primary healthcare services on the basis of the Union of Family Medicine Professionals of Georgia.

March 8, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps Turkey and Syria affected by the earthquake

The catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday 6th of February has claimed more than 52,000 lives. The earthquake affected up to 26 million locals. People in the affected areas are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Caritas Czech Republic is helping on the ground thanks to funds from the Caritas for Turkey and Syria fundraising campaign. What does our help look like?

March 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Women play an essential role in humanitarian aid. Why are they so important?

What is it like to be a woman affected by war or natural disaster? What do women and girls need in such situations? This is often better understood by other women, humanitarian aid workers. Up to 40 per cent of the more than half a million aid workers worldwide are women. Our colleagues, women humanitarian and development aid workers, explain why they think it is important for women to be involved in this field.