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3 women from Zambia, Iraq and Georgia who are running their own businesses thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
March 4, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

3 women from Zambia, Iraq and Georgia who are running their own businesses thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

This year, International Women's Day is about investing in women. Particularly in disadvantaged regions, women need support in the beginning to take their lives into their own hands. Laurinda, Rana and Tamar managed to start their own businesses despite obstacles, prejudice and poor economic conditions. Read the inspiring stories of these women who are now standing on their own two feet and providing for their families and communities thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic.

Two years of our help to Ukraine: How Caritas Czech Republic supports the affected people
February 6, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

Two years of our help to Ukraine: How Caritas Czech Republic supports the affected people

It has been two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and escalation of the war.  During this time, the situation remains challenging both on the battlefield and in the living conditions of Ukrainians. Russian missiles and drones continue to target various settlements in Ukraine, while Ukrainians persist in fighting for their land or seeking refuge from the war. Caritas Czech Republic has been assisting affected Ukrainians since the beginning of the conflict, providing support both within Ukraine and abroad. 

7 biggest achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in 2023
January 4, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 biggest achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in 2023

The past year was not an easy one. It was marked by devastating natural disasters and conflicts that affected the lives of millions of people. Caritas Czech Republic supported people in need in many places. Whether it was in the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, in war-torn Ukraine, or in the reconstruction of post-war Iraq. Take a moment to look back at the past year with us and see what we have achieved thanks to your support.

Best of 2023 in Caritas Czech Republic in Georgia
December 19, 2023 News

Best of 2023 in Caritas Czech Republic in Georgia

The Year 2023 was among the most results-oriented for Caritas Czech Republic in Georgia. We closed two large-scale initiatives in the healthcare and social protection sectors with distinguishing results and started a considerable endeavour for early childhood care and inclusive education improvement in the country. Our team contributed to establishing of wastewater management in the mountainous Racha, supported sustainable agricultural development in the highlands of Georgia, and started a new initiative enabling youth to increase their entrepreneurial skills.

Adults with disabilities under state care will now live in family-type homes
December 19, 2023 News

Adults with disabilities under state care will now live in family-type homes

The social protection sector of Georgia meets the year 2024 with important news – within the framework of the initiative carried out with the help of the Government of the Czech Republic, persons with disabilities living in large boarding houses in Dusheti and Martkofi municipalities will move to new, family-type homes. This support is part of the large-scale assistance of the Czech Development Agency, which aimed to promote the start of independent living of the beneficiaries under state care and, by working on relevant legislative initiatives, to support the Government of Georgia in the process of deinstitutionalisation.