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.

September 23, 2021 Stories

Way to Home: Caritas Czech Republic Supports Deinstitutionalization Process in Georgia

Although the deinstitutionalization process in Georgia began in 2011, it still has not been finished. In 2020, thanks to the financial support from Czech Development Agency, Caritas Czech Republic elaborated a deinstitutionalization strategy and an action plan in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Georgia, and took the responsibility to provide community-based homes and services for persons with disabilities (PWDs) living in two large boarding homes under the state care.

September 9, 2021 Stories

31-Year-Old Nana Opens an Enamel Workshop in Racha

After living in the capital of Georgia for years, 31-Year-Old Nana Iaralishvili decided to move to mountainous Racha and realize her talent in her hometown. With financial support from Slovak Development Agency (SlovakAid), Nana became one of the winners of Caritas Czech Republic grant program and opened an enamel workshop – NanArt in the city of Oni.

September 7, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Czech Republic launches an appeal for Afghanistan

Afghanistan has long been facing conflicts, the effects of climate change and poverty. The recent takeover of the country by the Taliban will inevitably deepen the humanitarian crisis and significantly worsen the security situation in the country. A large number of Afghans have no choice but to flee the country and seek a safer place to live. A significant increase in the number of refugees in the surrounding states is expected. In response to the situation, Caritas Czech Republic is launching the appeal Caritas Czech Republic for Afghanistan to help refugees in neighbouring countries.

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.”