April 9, 2025 News

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping to rebuild war-damaged housing in Ukraine

Hundreds of mangled windows, doors, and roofs, patched up with foil and blankets, are like war wounds on the fates of Ukrainian families holding onto their homes near the frontline. “Thanks to you, we finally sleep in warmth and eat breakfast without outerwear,“ says Hryhorij from the Lozuvatka village in the Dnipro region. His family was one of the most vulnerable households supported by Caritas Czech Republic to repair their shell-damaged homes.

April 7, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps protect the environment and respond to climate change

Drought, polluted water, failed crops. For many of the communities that we support, the effects of climate change are part of everyday life. That is why our humanitarian and development work increasingly focuses on protecting the environment and building climate resilience. We provide training for farmers, improve access to water, support innovative solutions, and deliver aid that does not burden nature. Here is what that looks like in practice.

March 14, 2025 News

Motherhood in war. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Lilya's family welcomes their child in a warm and bright home in the Kherson region

During the full-scale invasion, resilience became a symbol of Ukrainians. In particular, women who dare to give birth during the war in Ukraine. One of them is Lilya. Her eldest son is the same age as the Russian aggression against Ukrainians, and her second pregnancy passed in occupation. The couple fled their home to save the children and now live in an old village house near the front. Despite her trials, Lilya is currently pregnant. With the support of Caritas Czech Republic, the family prepared a new home for the baby's arrival.

March 3, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways crises and conflicts affect women around the world

International Women's Day is not only a celebration of women's achievements but also a reminder of the challenges they face. In humanitarian crises, conflicts, and the aftermath of climate change, women and girls are particularly vulnerable. Here’s a look at some key areas where they bear the brunt of these crises. 

February 18, 2025 News

16-year-old Ivan from Mariupol lost his parents in the war. Today, he is rebuilding his life with our support

“We heard powerful explosions. We were told to pack our bags and leave,” recalls 16-year-old Ivan. He is one of 36 children evacuated by a Ukrainian couple in February 2022 from Mariupol and nearby villages before the Russians besieged the city and began to destroy it. The war has left Ivan a complete orphan. His home was damaged, and the city has been occupied for three years. Ivan got back on his feet thanks to the support of his guardians and friends in a settlement built by Caritas Czech Republic in Transcarpathia.

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