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We help families become each other's support in wartime, says Darja, director of the Mental Health Centre
February 18, 2026 News

We help families become each other's support in wartime, says Darja, director of the Mental Health Centre

In the frontline city of Dnipro, a renovated Mental Health Centre has opened at the Regional Family Health Medical Centre. Its team helps children and parents reduce the effects of prolonged stress and build resilience during the war. Caritas Czech Republic renovated and furnished the premises to improve the comfort of patients and staff. Doctors say that the cosy atmosphere makes the Centre a hub of support and trust.

Electronic boxing pad, drums, and a bubble wall. What does the first school psychological relief room in Transcarpathia look like?
February 13, 2026 News

Electronic boxing pad, drums, and a bubble wall. What does the first school psychological relief room in Transcarpathia look like?

Ukrainian childhood during the war means daily stress, danger, relocation, and loss of family and friends. That is why Caritas Czech Republic has joined efforts to support mental well-being in school communities in western Ukraine. In cooperation with the All-Ukrainian Mental Health Programme ‘How Are You?’, local and regional authorities, we have created the first school psychological relief room in Transcarpathia. This experience can be spread to other schools in the region.

 You are rays of sunshine. 3,000 people near the front line received essentials and solid fuel to survive the frosts
February 9, 2026 News

You are rays of sunshine. 3,000 people near the front line received essentials and solid fuel to survive the frosts

Winter during wartime is a dangerous trial for the front-line communities. Much of the infrastructure here is damaged. Electricity is almost non-existent, and homes can only be heated with firewood. Zoya Mykolayivna lives in a village 30 km from the combat zone in Dnipropetrovsk region. It is extremely difficult for a lonely pensioner to survive the cold. We do not leave such people alone in their hardship and deliver solid fuel and winter kits so that they can feel warmth and care again.  

4 years of war in Ukraine, countless stories of resilience and compassion
February 5, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

4 years of war in Ukraine, countless stories of resilience and compassion

This February, it will be four years since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. People have been facing bombardment, displacement, and a lack of basic necessities. Caritas Czech Republic has supported them for many years. We operate in six regions, including areas in close proximity to the frontline in eastern Ukraine. In this article, we provide an overview of our major activities in the country over the past year. Our work on site continues. 

7 Things you should know about the war in Ukraine
January 27, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 Things you should know about the war in Ukraine

For four years, Ukraine has been facing a full-scale Russian invasion. However, the war has been ongoing since 2014, and its consequences have been devastating. Millions of people have been forced to leave their homes, and the country has found itself in a humanitarian crisis. Beyond military operations, the conflict has had a profound impact on the economy, healthcare, and infrastructure. Below are seven key facts that help explain the current situation and its consequences for Ukraine and the world.