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Caritas Czech Republic will provide access to clean water and support women at risk of gender-based violence in Northwest Syria
May 21, 2024 News

Caritas Czech Republic will provide access to clean water and support women at risk of gender-based violence in Northwest Syria

Amid Syria's conflict, which has been ongoing for more than 13 years, Caritas Czech Republic has been delivering urgent assistance to the people in need. Now, we will provide access to potable water and improve hygiene for more than 6,500 people while also supporting  displaced women vulnerable to gender-based violence.

7 things you might not know about climate change
April 18, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 things you might not know about climate change

Climate change affects us all. But did you know that the most affected are those who contribute to the changing climate least? In Africa and the Middle East the outcomes of climate change are most noticeable and the big impact on agriculture leads to food and water shortages in many countries. These factors and more put people all over the whole world in danger of going into poverty or having to flee their homes. Discover 7 facts about how climate affects people in disadvantaged regions.

9 tips to save the planet and your wallet
April 11, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

9 tips to save the planet and your wallet

Are you concerned about the climate crisis and feel like there is nothing you can do about it as an individual? Everyone can protect our planet. Especially when a few simple steps can save not only the environment but also our money

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment
April 10, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment

At Caritas Czech Republic, we care about our planet. That is why we help protect it in several countries around the world. In Iraq and Zambia, we support farmers in adapting to climate change so that they can continue to grow and harvest successfully. In Moldova and Georgia, we are introducing the benefits of composting, and in Mongolia we are helping to prevent plastic waste from flooding the beautiful countryside. What else does Caritas Czech Republic do to protect the environment?

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.