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One year after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: People are still trying to cope with the trauma, says Irena Menšíková from Caritas Czech Republic
February 5, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

One year after the earthquake in Turkey and Syria: People are still trying to cope with the trauma, says Irena Menšíková from Caritas Czech Republic

One year has passed since the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. It was a massive disaster from which, in particular, the affected areas are still recovering. The people affected by the earthquake are still dealing with the tragic consequences today. What is the situation in Turkey like one year on from the disaster? We talked to Irena Menšíková, Caritas Czech Republic employee, who has lived in the country for a long time.

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 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.

9 months since the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria: How Caritas Czech Republic continues to help affected people
November 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

9 months since the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria: How Caritas Czech Republic continues to help affected people

It has been 9 months since the catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on 6th of February, claiming the lives of nearly 60,000 people. To this day, a large number of the affected people are still living in temporary shelters because they have nowhere to return to. Help is still very much needed. Caritas Czech Republic continues to help people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Anna Čaňová worked for years in the Middle East. Today, she helps from Prague
September 27, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Anna Čaňová worked for years in the Middle East. Today, she helps from Prague

Would you like to know more about the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation department in Caritas Czech Republic? We launched a series of interviews with our colleagues, who will tell you more about our work across the world. This time we interviewed Anna Čaňová, our finance coordinator for the Middle East.