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Incubators sent by Caritas will help in Ukraine
March 30, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Incubators sent by Caritas will help in Ukraine

The fifth shipment of humanitarian aid sent by Caritas Czech Republic has arrived in Ukraine. The truck brought food, hygiene supplies, blankets, first aid kits and two incubators to Zaporizhzhia. The war in Ukraine has displaced one in four people from their homes. Millions need help secure their basic needs, such as shelter, food and health care.

Refugee's story: Victoria and her children travelled for 15 hours on a train without food or drink
March 29, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Refugee's story: Victoria and her children travelled for 15 hours on a train without food or drink

Victoria fled with her children from the Ukrainian town of Cherkasy. They travelled to safety for almost a day and a half without having anything to drink or eat. When they finally arrived in Poland, they did not know where to go. They were in a completely new place. Fortunately, a Caritas worker helped them. Read the whole story.

Medicines for patients of the psychiatric hospital arrived in Zaporizhzhia
March 23, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Medicines for patients of the psychiatric hospital arrived in Zaporizhzhia

Two weeks ago, the Zaporizhzhia psychiatric clinic sent a plea for help to neighbouring countries. It is running out of medicines that are essential for the care of patients with psychological and neurological disorders. Caritas Czech Republic, in cooperation with the Czech Psychiatric Society, arranged for the delivery of medical supplies. The truck arrived on Tuesday.

On an icy bus to a foreign land. Then, refugees are safe.
March 18, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

On an icy bus to a foreign land. Then, refugees are safe.

Over three million people have left Ukraine since the Russian invasion. The international Caritas network is also helping with the biggest migration crisis in recent times. It cares for refugees who have decided to leave the country, as well as those who have been driven from their homes by the war but have remained in Ukraine.

Ukrainian refugee: No one wanted to believe this pointless war would come. Then we heard the bombs
March 17, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Ukrainian refugee: No one wanted to believe this pointless war would come. Then we heard the bombs

Ryabych Lyudmyla Mykolajivna from the town Rivne, the centre of the Volhynian Bohemians, escaped with her grandson from Ukraine. During their journey, they were stranded at the border in the middle of the forests. After arriving in Prague, she stayed at the Caritas hotel Marianeum. Read about why she did not believe the war started and what made her leave.