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Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague has welcomed the first Ukrainians to Czech Republic
March 20, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague has welcomed the first Ukrainians to Czech Republic

In March this year the first Ukrainian compatriots reached the Czech Republic. They abandoned their native land due to fear for their safety and security in Ukraine. This resettlement program is coordinated by the Ministry of the Interior, but transfer and integration itself is carried out by Caritas.

Caritas helps Ukrainian refugees in Russia
March 16, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas helps Ukrainian refugees in Russia

Since September 2014 Caritas South of Russia has been helping Ukrainian refugees who come to the city of Rostov. Food and hygienic kits, bed linens, and baby food are distributed among them. Many refugees appreciated the contents of the food kit, which provides them with long-term food.

Crisis intervention was unknown until Majdan in Ukraine
November 5, 2014 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Crisis intervention was unknown until Majdan in Ukraine

In a week beginning of the 13th October a special training for Ukrainian psychologists took place. How it came about, how it proceeded and what will be the next steps, were reported by Vladislav Vik, program manager of Caritas Czech Republic and Liudmila Sukhareva, training participant and project coordinator from the Ukrainian side.

Lack of crisis psychologists in Ukraine
November 3, 2014 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Lack of crisis psychologists in Ukraine

Caritas Czech Republic in cooperation with Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic organised education training for fifteen Ukrainian psychologists. They arrived in Prague on 13th October and remained there for an entire week to improve their first psychological aid techniques.

Serving Ukraine in a time of crisis
August 27, 2014 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Serving Ukraine in a time of crisis

“We decided to leave our home because it was dreadful to stay there,” says Maria, a woman who fled Crimea as fighting intensified. “Only three of us came here – two children and I. We have moved to an unfamiliar city, unknown people, without our ordinary things.” Read more on caritas.org.