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Caring for resilience. Caritas Czech Republic helped to set up a Mental Health Centre in Lviv region
September 15, 2025 News

Caring for resilience. Caritas Czech Republic helped to set up a Mental Health Centre in Lviv region

Over 70% of Ukrainians officially need psychological care because of the war. In 2025, Caritas Czech Republic joined a nationwide mental health programme in four regions of the country. We are helping to set up Mental Health Centres at hospitals, to provide children and adults with free and high-quality psychological care. On September 10, one of the centres launched in Novoyavorivsk, Lviv region.

Summer of Ukrainian children between laughter and sirens
September 1, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Summer of Ukrainian children between laughter and sirens

Childhood in Ukraine has now unfolded under the shadow of war for three consecutive years. Despite the ongoing conflict, children strive to experience summer like their peers elsewhere in the world – playing, travelling, creating, and dreaming. Yet their stories are shaped by anxiety, separation, and the daily threat of air raids. Several children and parents from different regions of Ukraine shared how they spent their summer holidays and what they experienced. Many of them have benefited from the services of Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine or are actively cooperating with the organisation.

Crucial skills for starting a new life. Caritas Czech Republic provided study grants to 45 war-affected Ukrainians
August 29, 2025 News

Crucial skills for starting a new life. Caritas Czech Republic provided study grants to 45 war-affected Ukrainians

The majority of people fleeing occupation and danger lose not only their homes but also their means of livelihood. The hardest hit are single women with young children and those caring for elderly relatives. To support the most vulnerable categories of Ukrainians, Caritas Czech Republic has been providing study grants for two years now. This helps evacuees find employment and regain stability in a new environment. Discover why this is important below.

From dormitories to homes, from aid to hope. Caritas Czech Republic continues to support war-affected Ukraine
August 14, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

From dormitories to homes, from aid to hope. Caritas Czech Republic continues to support war-affected Ukraine

During the last months, Ukraine has been experiencing the most intense wave of missile and drone attacks since the beginning of the war. The number of civilian casualties continues to rise, and the need for assistance remains immense. Evžen Diviš, regional manager of the Department for humanitarian aid and development cooperation at Caritas Czech Republic, outlines not only the current situation in the country and the impact of specific projects, but also explains why support for Ukraine remains essential.

The temporary accommodation centre in Zakarpattia, set up with the help of Caritas Czech Republic, became a cosy home for 180 war-affected Ukrainians
August 1, 2025 News

The temporary accommodation centre in Zakarpattia, set up with the help of Caritas Czech Republic, became a cosy home for 180 war-affected Ukrainians

After a year of joint hard work, on 28 July in the city of Berehovо in Zakarpattia, we officially opened a new settlement for the evacuated people with infrastructure for their integration into the local community. Currently, 100 residents from Donetsk, Dnipro and Kherson regions have already settled here. This project is the most significant for Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine, uniting the efforts of the authorities, partner charities, and businesses.