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7 things you should know about the war in Syria
March 12, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 things you should know about the war in Syria

It has been 14 years since the war in Syria began — a conflict that became one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our time. Although the recent fall of the Bashar Assad regime has brought hope for a better future for many Syrians, it has also introduced new challenges. Why was Syria at war for so long? What are the implications of Assad's fall? And what else should you know about the war in Syria and its aftermath? 

14 years since the outbreak of the war in Syria: Caritas Czech Republic helps people start over
March 10, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

14 years since the outbreak of the war in Syria: Caritas Czech Republic helps people start over

For fourteen years, Syria has been a place where people struggle to survive amidst war-ravaged cities, destroyed infrastructure, and uncertainty. The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime brought hope for a better future for many Syrians, but also a number of new challenges. Caritas Czech Republic has been operating in Syria since 2013, helping local people survive and start over – from securing basic needs to supporting livelihoods. 

6 things you may not know about refugees
March 5, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 things you may not know about refugees

The number of people forced to leave their homes has more than doubled in the last decade. There are over 122 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, marking the highest single year increase recorded. The war in Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest population movements since the Second World War and has contributed significantly to this record number. Here are some more important facts about refugees.

Water brings back hope to Ali and his family in Syria
January 20, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Water brings back hope to Ali and his family in Syria

Despite years of displacement and harsh living conditions in northern Syria, Ali remains determined to care for his family. Forced to flee his hometown due to violence, he has endured countless challenges, from unemployment to the struggle for clean water. Now, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, a renewed water supply is bringing hope back to his life, family, and community

The war negatively affected her mental health. Today, Walaa from Syria is feeling better thanks our support
September 26, 2024 News

The war negatively affected her mental health. Today, Walaa from Syria is feeling better thanks our support

Over 6 million people have fled their homes due of the war in Syria, which has been going on for more than 13 years. Walaa and her two daughters have suffered the same fate. Shelling has driven them from their rural home to a refugee camp where they live in bad conditions. This has negatively affected Walaa's physical and mental health. That is why Caritas Czech Republic offered her a helping hand to feel like herself again.