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9 months since the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria: How Caritas Czech Republic continues to help affected people
November 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

9 months since the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria: How Caritas Czech Republic continues to help affected people

It has been 9 months since the catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on 6th of February, claiming the lives of nearly 60,000 people. To this day, a large number of the affected people are still living in temporary shelters because they have nowhere to return to. Help is still very much needed. Caritas Czech Republic continues to help people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Anna Čaňová worked for years in the Middle East. Today, she helps from Prague
September 27, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Anna Čaňová worked for years in the Middle East. Today, she helps from Prague

Would you like to know more about the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation department in Caritas Czech Republic? We launched a series of interviews with our colleagues, who will tell you more about our work across the world. This time we interviewed Anna Čaňová, our finance coordinator for the Middle East.
4 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid
September 4, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

4 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid

What do you think of when you hear the words humanitarian and development aid? Innovations may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but in fact they have been an important part of helping people in need in recent years. Innovations make the work of humanitarian organisations more efficient and sustainable, and help reach affected people faster. How does Caritas Czech Republic provide help thanks to innovations?
World Humanitarian Day: Interview with humanitarian worker Alaa Alden Yahea from Syria about the immediate response after the devastating earthquake and providing help amidst persisting bombing
August 15, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

World Humanitarian Day: Interview with humanitarian worker Alaa Alden Yahea from Syria about the immediate response after the devastating earthquake and providing help amidst persisting bombing

When a devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria in the early hours of February 6 this year, it also affected the life of thirty-four-year-old Alaa. His house was severely damaged and Alaa lost the roof over his head in seconds. Yet he immediately started helping other people affected by the earthquake. In an interview, Alaa explains what it is like to work as a humanitarian in Syria, and what the immediate assistance looked like after the earthquake that took the lives of nearly 60,000 people.
7 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees and internally displaced people get on their feet
June 13, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees and internally displaced people get on their feet

Despite prejudice, refugees are not people who wait with their hand out for help. On the contrary, they want to study, work and, above all, be self-sufficient. But in a new country, far from home and in an unfamiliar environment, it is difficult for them to achieve self-sufficiency. Yet all it takes is a helping hand at the beginning for refugees to be able to stand on their own feet again. Caritas Czech Republic is lending them this helping hand. What does our help look like?
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