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Caritas Czech Republic will help people affected by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine
June 7, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Czech Republic will help people affected by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine

On Tuesday, 6 June, a devastating explosion occurred at the Kakhovka dam in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine. The explosion destroyed the reservoir and caused flooding that affected towns and villages on the banks of the Dnieper River, deepening the already catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Caritas Czech Republic will help people affected by the collapse of the dam.

 After nearly a year in emergency accommodation, a family from Kharkiv has decent housing
June 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

After nearly a year in emergency accommodation, a family from Kharkiv has decent housing

After the Russian invasion began, Krystina's first priority was to ensure the safety of her young son David. So she and her husband did not hesitate and immediately set off from their home town of Kharkiv on a journey to safety. After three days on a train, they arrived in Mukachevo, where they found refuge in a student dormitory. Krystina and her son left it after almost a year, when they moved into one of the modular houses built by Caritas Czech Republic in the city.

Tatiana fled the war to Moldova. She is getting back on her feet and starting a business with Ukraine products
May 29, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Tatiana fled the war to Moldova. She is getting back on her feet and starting a business with Ukraine products

The war in Ukraine has driven millions of people from their homes, among them is also the family of 40-year-old Tatiana who fled Odessa. They found refuge in the Moldovan countryside, in a flat that belongs to Tatiana’s relatives. Finding a job here is difficult. Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova provided the family with immediate cash support, which have Tatiana time to find a way to provide for her family. Tatiana has set up an e-shop selling Ukrainian specialties and is working to provide for herself and her loved ones.

Women play an essential role in humanitarian aid. Why are they so important?
March 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Women play an essential role in humanitarian aid. Why are they so important?

What is it like to be a woman affected by war or natural disaster? What do women and girls need in such situations? This is often better understood by other women, humanitarian aid workers. Up to 40 per cent of the more than half a million aid workers worldwide are women. Our colleagues, women humanitarian and development aid workers, explain why they think it is important for women to be involved in this field.

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic still supports people affected by the war in Ukraine
February 23, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic still supports people affected by the war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has been going on for a year. During this time, millions of people have lost their homes, their ability to provide for their families, and their normal, decent life. From the first day of the war, Caritas Czech Republic has been helping Ukrainians who are suffering because of Russian aggression.