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5 ways Caritas Czech Republic is helping people affected by the war in Ukraine
April 11, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic is helping people affected by the war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has been going on for more than a month. Throughout this time, we have seen a huge wave of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, with donors having already sent 121 million CZK to the Caritas for Ukraine collection. Thanks to them and the generous support of many companies and organisations, we are able to help Ukrainians at home and abroad. How does Caritas help people affected by the war?

3 ways Young Caritas volunteers help refugees from Ukraine
April 7, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

3 ways Young Caritas volunteers help refugees from Ukraine

More than 250,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the Czech Republic since the start of the war in Ukraine. Immediately after the Russian invasion began, the Young Caritas team in Prague built a wide network of volunteers to help refugees in the Czech Republic. They babysit children for families from Ukraine, help as their guides and also assist social workers.

Western Ukraine now: Caritas is helping people who have been forced to leave their homes
March 30, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Western Ukraine now: Caritas is helping people who have been forced to leave their homes

Ivano-Frankivsk is by Ukrainian standards a small city in the west of the country. Until recently, it had a population of around 230,000. Today it has officially 64 000 more, but the number could be three times higher. People from all over the country are fleeing to the west of Ukraine in large numbers. Caritas is helping people on the run who have taken refuge in western Ukraine and provides them with a roof over their heads, basic needs and psychological help.

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.

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.