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One year after the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: Help is still needed. How is Caritas Czech Republic supporting the affected people?
February 2, 2024 News

One year after the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: Help is still needed. How is Caritas Czech Republic supporting the affected people?

When the devastating earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria in the early hours of 6 February last year, 48-year-old Songül lost everything in a matter of seconds. "Our house was completely destroyed in the earthquake. The tremors kept repeating. I hope we will never experience such fear and terror again," says Songül in the Turkish city of Malatya. The earthquake took the lives of nearly 60,000 people, and millions more lost their homes. A year after the earthquake, hundreds of thousands of people are still in temporary shelter and in need of help. How is Caritas Czech Republic supporting them?

7 achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in Turkey and Syria in 2023
January 4, 2024 News

7 achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in Turkey and Syria in 2023

The year of 2023 was a challenging one for Turkey and Syria. On the 6th of February, a catastrophic earthquake struck both countries, claiming the lives of nearly 60,000 people. Caritas Czech Republic immediately started helping by providing food, hygiene kits, clothes and shelter. But our help did not stop there. Let us take you through the most significant achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in Turkey and Syria in 2023.

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.

7 Christmas recipes from around the world: Discover the taste of Syria, Zambia or Ukraine
December 18, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 Christmas recipes from around the world: Discover the taste of Syria, Zambia or Ukraine

Have you ever heard of dishes like Buuz, Yalanji or Satsivi? This Christmas, try delicious meals from around the world. We have prepared recipes for you together with colleagues from all the countries where Caritas Czech Republic helps people in need.

Caritas Internationalis urges for an immediate ceasefire in the Holy Land
November 24, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Internationalis urges for an immediate ceasefire in the Holy Land

In response to the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel and the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip, the global organisation Caritas Internationalis, of which we are also a member, has issued a statement: "Now is the time for peace". It calls for an immediate cessation of fighting in the Holy Land, respect for international humanitarian law, the release of hostages and the immediate provision of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza.