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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.

Caritas Czech Republic provided comfort for twelve vulnerable families in the  western Ukraine
June 29, 2025 News

Caritas Czech Republic provided comfort for twelve vulnerable families in the western Ukraine

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Caritas Czech Republic has been providing decent living conditions for war-affected families in western Ukraine. Recently, we purchased essential household appliances for 12 flats in the village of Kernytsia, in the Lviv region. Here, the local community, together with charitable organisations, transformed the former village council building into social housing. Thanks to this, Olha and her young children now have a safe new home.

Family gives the strength to move on. How Caritas Czech Republic supports war-affected families in Ukraine
June 13, 2025 News

Family gives the strength to move on. How Caritas Czech Republic supports war-affected families in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has separated and made homeless thousands of Ukrainian families, destroying not only their homes but also their hometowns. Victoria and Yevgeniy are a couple from frontline Kharkiv, which has been under massive attack since the first days of the full-scale invasion. The family moved to Transcarpathia to save their minor children. Thanks to the assistance provided by Caritas Czech Republic, the large family was able to restore their income and gain professional development.

Removing barriers. How Caritas Czech Republic provides comfortable conditions for people with disabilities in Ukraine
May 12, 2025 News

Removing barriers. How Caritas Czech Republic provides comfortable conditions for people with disabilities in Ukraine

Isabela is a future nurse and Alina is a future interpreter. They live together in a dormitory at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian University in Ivano-Frankivsk. Despite illnesses and disabilities, they are full of dreams and determination. To support them on their way to making their dreams come true, the Caritas Czech Republic team renovated and refurbished the student accommodation so that Alina and Isabela could feel confident and comfortable.