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.

August 30, 2021 News

Caritas Czech Republic Pilots Innovative Slovak-Made Telemedicine Device

Telemonitoring has become especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic when patients became worried about the possibility of transmitting the infection during the visits to clinics. Caritas Czech Republic is piloting a Slovak-made innovative solution Scase that will help Georgia’s primary health care system in telemedicine. Scase is a portable medical diagnostic device that can measure four vital signs at the same time.

August 12, 2021 Interviews

Jiri Skvor from CCR Headquarters States Georgian Country Office is "Perfectly Functioning"

In July 2021, Caritas Czech Republic's country office in Georgia went on a two-day retreat that effectively contributed to the country office’s team building, revealed achievements and failures, and helped to outline the organization’s future strategies. Jiri Skvor, Head of Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation Department of Caritas Czech Republic also participated in the event. Afterward, he got acquainted with the CCR-supported projects in rural Georgia and met with high-ranking representatives of our local and international partners. At the end of his visit, Jiri assessed the country office, “perfectly functioning, full of dedicated and experienced professionals, carrying very strong expertise.”

August 6, 2021 Stories

24-year-old Akaki Sells Traditional Rachian Wine on European and Asian markets

Georgia is the homeland of wine. That is proved by the 7 000-years-old signs of winemaking found by archeologists and Georgians spirit for viticulture. More than 500 varieties of vines are grown in this small country of Caucasus, including Alexandrouli and Mujuretuli – the species from which 24-year-old Akaki Siradze produces one of the most famous Georgian wines named Khvanchkara. In order to support a young winemaker's business sustainability as well as its expansion during the pandemic, with the funding from SlovakAid, Caritas Czech Republic delivered three stainless steel cisterns to Akaki's unique winecellar.

July 31, 2021 News

CCR Introduces Comprehensive Information Systems to the Ministry of Health of Georgia

Having qualified medical personnel and delivering quality primary health care services are key elements of a strong health care system. Caritas Czech Republic has been actively supporting the strengthening of Georgian health care system for years. Thanks to the financial support from Czech Development Agency and UNICEF, CCR introduces comprehensive IT solutions to the Ministry of Health of Georgia which will contribute to the monitoring of the quality of health services, timely clinical decision-making and will result in improved patient outcomes.

July 30, 2021 Stories

Why Improvement of Primary Health Care System in Georgia Matters

Scaling up primary health care (PHC) interventions across low and middle-income countries could save 60 million lives and increase average life expectancy by 3.7 years by 2030. Caritas Czech Republic actively works to improve the quality of primary health care (PHC) services in Georgia and provide it with comprehensive IT solutions.