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After three years of dedicated work, Georgia strengthens early childhood intervention and inclusive education
January 28, 2026 News

After three years of dedicated work, Georgia strengthens early childhood intervention and inclusive education

With three years of dedicated work by Caritas Czech Republic, supported by the Government of the Czech Republic, Georgia has taken an important step in strengthening its early childhood intervention and early inclusive education systems. The project helped translate policy into practice, strengthening systems and service delivery while improving the everyday lives of children with developmental delays and their families.

Challenges Facing Early Intervention Specialists in Georgia
December 12, 2025 News

Challenges Facing Early Intervention Specialists in Georgia

Caritas Czech Republic has been supporting early childhood development in Georgia for many years, working to ensure that as many children as possible can access essential services from an early age. Our main supporter in this work has been the Government of the Czech Republic. Currently, the ongoing project, funded by the Czech Development Agency, aims to improve national policy in early childhood care, train new specialists, and build capacities of service providers. Additionally, it supports the introduction of early childhood development services and inclusive pre-school education strategies in selected municipalities.

Christmas ornaments shaped like spiders and their webs, or a camel taking on the role of Santa Claus. What unusual traditions are celebrated in countries where Caritas Czech Republic works?
December 11, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Christmas ornaments shaped like spiders and their webs, or a camel taking on the role of Santa Claus. What unusual traditions are celebrated in countries where Caritas Czech Republic works?

In the Czech Republic, our unique Christmas tradition involves a golden pig. According to folklore, if we refrain from eating any food during the day, we will see the golden pig shining on the walls in the evening. This tradition might seem strange to people from abroad. Likewise, people in the Czech Republic may raise their eyebrows at Christmas ornaments shaped like spiders and their webs. Such decorations are customary in Ukraine. Let us introduce ourselves to unusual Christmas traditions from countries where Caritas Czech Republic operates.

Early Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer Gave 47-Year-Old Anna Todua a Second Chance at Life
November 7, 2025 News

Early Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer Gave 47-Year-Old Anna Todua a Second Chance at Life

“When a woman learns she has cervical cancer, the first reaction is fear. It feels like everything around you stops. But when you realise that fighting is possible, fear gives way to hope,” says Anna Todua, a 47-year-old teacher from the village of Kakhat, Zugdidi Municipality, who defeated cervical cancer and now cares about the health of other women.

From Diagnosis to Recovery: How Breast Cancer Screening Changed Nino’s Life
October 27, 2025 News

From Diagnosis to Recovery: How Breast Cancer Screening Changed Nino’s Life

Nine years ago, Nino Maghradze-Zaridze received a diagnosis that changed her life — breast cancer. Thanks to Georgia’s national screening program, the disease was detected early, and timely treatment saved her life.