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7 Things you should know about the war in Ukraine
January 27, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 Things you should know about the war in Ukraine

For four years, Ukraine has been facing a full-scale Russian invasion. However, the war has been ongoing since 2014, and its consequences have been devastating. Millions of people have been forced to leave their homes, and the country has found itself in a humanitarian crisis. Beyond military operations, the conflict has had a profound impact on the economy, healthcare, and infrastructure. Below are seven key facts that help explain the current situation and its consequences for Ukraine and the world. 

It is about freedom, not just filling your wardrobe. Mother and daughter develop a Ukrainian clothing brand with a grant from Caritas Czech Republic
January 20, 2026 News

It is about freedom, not just filling your wardrobe. Mother and daughter develop a Ukrainian clothing brand with a grant from Caritas Czech Republic

Svitlana and Olga are a family from the Russian-occupied town of Polohy in the Zaporizhzhia region. Despite the war that destroyed their home and well-being, they founded a clothing brand in Ivano-Frankivsk to help women become more confident. Discover the story about these resilient Ukrainian women and a grants programme from Caritas Czech Republic for small craft businesses.

Oleksandra found a job as an accountant in Lviv. Thanks to Caritas, she improved her skills and now contributes to the growth of a well-known local shop.
January 13, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Oleksandra found a job as an accountant in Lviv. Thanks to Caritas, she improved her skills and now contributes to the growth of a well-known local shop.

In the weeks before Christmas, Caritas Czech Republic visited Lviv. We also stopped by a shop called „Something Interesting“, which sells blown glass products typical of the town. Oleksandra works as the shop’s accountant. She moved to Lviv from Zaporizhzhia before the war began. She did not plan to settle down, but the conflict has extended her stay indefinitely. Thanks to support from Caritas Czech Republic, she attended two courses that helped her strengthen the company’s growth. 

A lifesaving firewood stove. Little Evelina's family will survive the winter in warmth thanks to donated solid fuel
December 15, 2025 News

A lifesaving firewood stove. Little Evelina's family will survive the winter in warmth thanks to donated solid fuel

The war forced two-year-old Evelina and her parents, Yevhen and Marjana, to flee their hometown of Marganets in the Dnipropetrovsk region. The family settled in a rural house, where the only source of warmth in winter is an old wood-burning stove. Due to unemployment and the rising cost of solid fuel, it is extremely difficult to heat the house throughout the winter, so the family is grateful for the help provided by Caritas Czech Republic and the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund.

Studying despite rockets and drones. How Caritas Czech Republic provides safe education near the front line
November 5, 2025 News

Studying despite rockets and drones. How Caritas Czech Republic provides safe education near the front line

Constant danger, stress, and lack of shelters in schools deprive children in frontline communities of quality education and communication with their peers. At the same time, teachers are losing motivation to remain in the profession. Discover how we managed to establish psychological support and safe, comprehensive development for schoolchildren and teachers in several affected communities in the Dnipropetrovsk region.