Interviews

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.

 It is almost impossible for us to imagine what people in Ukraine are going through, says General Secretary Jakub Líčka after his visit to Ukraine
March 24, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

It is almost impossible for us to imagine what people in Ukraine are going through, says General Secretary Jakub Líčka after his visit to Ukraine

Jakub Líčka, Secretary General of Caritas Czech Republic, has recently returned from an extensive trip to Ukraine. In addition to the western parts of the country, he also visited Kharkiv, Zaporozhye and the town of Bucha, and got up close to the front line. We talked to Jakub Líčka about his impressions of the country and how Ukraine has changed in the year of war.

One of the biggest problems is providing sanitation. Some people haven't had a shower for more than 15 days, says Rukas Ibrahim, Emergency Response Coordinator in Turkey and Syria
March 23, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

One of the biggest problems is providing sanitation. Some people haven't had a shower for more than 15 days, says Rukas Ibrahim, Emergency Response Coordinator in Turkey and Syria

The effects of the devastating earthquake that struck the Turkish-Syrian border region in February this year are still felt by people in the affected regions. What is the current situation in the affected areas? What is currently most needed? And how is Caritas Czech Republic helping on the ground? We spoke to Rukas Ibrahim, Emergency Response Coordinator at Caritas Czech Republic in Turkey and Syria.

Reconstruction after earthquake will take at least 3 years, says Neda Khanji from our partner organisation Violet providing aid in Syria
February 22, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Reconstruction after earthquake will take at least 3 years, says Neda Khanji from our partner organisation Violet providing aid in Syria

The catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has had devastating consequences. More than 50,000 people have lost their lives. Infrastructure in the affected areas has been destroyed, while many people are still surviving in makeshift shelters. What is currently most needed? And how will the assistance change in the coming weeks and months? We talked to Neda Khanji from Violet, our partner organisation providing aid to people affected by the earthquake in Syria. 

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria? Interview with our Relief Coordinator Anna Volfová
February 11, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria? Interview with our Relief Coordinator Anna Volfová

The death toll of last week's catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria exceeded 25,000 people. And the number continues to grow. At the same time, over 5 million people have lost their homes in Syria alone, with hundreds of thousands more in Turkey. Caritas Czech Republic is helping to provide them with immediate humanitarian aid. We spoke to our colleague Anna Volfova, who is coordinating our aid to people affected by the earthquake, about the situation on the ground and how we are helping.