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The energy crisis and its impact on the situation of people living in poverty
January 20, 2023 Charita Česká republika

The energy crisis and its impact on the situation of people living in poverty

The rising cost of living is the most pressing concern for 93% of Europeans, according to the latest European Parliament survey, which has a serious impact on the situation of people on low incomes, especially single parents, the elderly and young people. They are unable to cover basic needs such as heating their homes, buying food or paying their rent. Over the last year there was a 40 percent increase across Europe in the number of people seeking support from social service providers in the charity's network.

Life goes on in Syria. How is Caritas Czech Republic supporting civil society in the northwest?
October 26, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Life goes on in Syria. How is Caritas Czech Republic supporting civil society in the northwest?

The war in Syria has been going on for over 11 years. But Syrians are trying to carry on with their lives despite the conflict. Young people, in particular, have the desire and energy to become active in society and participate in the future of their country. Caritas Czech Republic is therefore supporting youth organisations in Syria to carry out their own projects and improve the lives of people in the northwest.

How we help Afghan refugees in Turkey thanks to the Caritas for Afghanistan fundraising appeal
August 29, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

How we help Afghan refugees in Turkey thanks to the Caritas for Afghanistan fundraising appeal

30 August marks the one-year anniversary of the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, after which the Taliban shortly retook power in the country. This has exacerbated the already poor security situation in the country and significantly deepened the humanitarian crisis. Large numbers of Afghans have been left with no option but to flee the country. We are helping those who have fled Afghanistan to Turkey to provide the basic necessities so that they can stand on their own feet in their new country.

A bill on housing shortage provided by initiative Za bydlení was submitted to the Czech Government
June 22, 2022 Charita Česká republika

A bill on housing shortage provided by initiative Za bydlení was submitted to the Czech Government

On Tuesday, June 7, experts from the Za bydlení initiative submitted a bill on housing support to government representatives. Housing shortage has been a burning issue in the Czech Republic for several years. The availability of housing is constantly deteriorating, so it is important to address the deepening crisis. The current government has pledged to prepare legislation to help find a way out during the first two years of its term.

Caritas Czech Republic has launched civil society project in Northwest Syria
March 15, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Czech Republic has launched civil society project in Northwest Syria

The civil war in Syria has been a harsh reality for the people there since 2011. Some of them left the country, but most of them left their homes but remain in Syria as internally displaced persons. Local civil society organizations focus, among other things, on humanitarian aid and development. Caritas Czech Republic has decided to support their efforts with a new project funded by the European Commission.