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Maysun had to flee her home because of the Islamic State. Today, she runs a successful restaurant in Iraq
March 27, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Maysun had to flee her home because of the Islamic State. Today, she runs a successful restaurant in Iraq

Being a single mother is not easy, especially in a country like Iraq. As the head of her family, Maysun has long struggled financially and has barely been able to support her loved ones. Her situation worsened when the self-declared Islamic State took over her town, and Maysun and her family had to leave for several years. Upon return, she found out that her house had been robbed. Caritas Czech Republic helped Maysun to have a fresh start and open her own restaurant.

Reconstruction after earthquake will take at least 3 years, says Neda Khanji from our partner organisation Violet providing aid in Syria
February 22, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Reconstruction after earthquake will take at least 3 years, says Neda Khanji from our partner organisation Violet providing aid in Syria

The catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has had devastating consequences. More than 50,000 people have lost their lives. Infrastructure in the affected areas has been destroyed, while many people are still surviving in makeshift shelters. What is currently most needed? And how will the assistance change in the coming weeks and months? We talked to Neda Khanji from Violet, our partner organisation providing aid to people affected by the earthquake in Syria. 

Diary from Ukraine: Everyday life in a war-torn country - Part 2
February 2, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Diary from Ukraine: Everyday life in a war-torn country - Part 2

How does everyday life look like in war-torn Ukraine? What do people in the west of the country face? How are they affected by the constant power outages? Read the diary of our colleague Kateřina Krejčová, who regularly writes from Mukachevo her observations of life in Ukraine. The second part of her diary is here.

Goundance makes porridge flour in the Meheba refugee settlement and earns a living, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
November 1, 2022 News

Goundance makes porridge flour in the Meheba refugee settlement and earns a living, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Goundance Masengesho is a refugee from Burundi who has been in Zambia for over 5 years. She fled her country in 2016. She is a single mother of one and a grandmother. Goundance had a hard time making ends meet in the Meheba refugee settlement until she received support from Caritas Czech Republic. Today, Goundance has her own business and is able to take care of her family.

I can finally grow vegetables again, despite ISIS, says Ziyad from Iraq
October 10, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

I can finally grow vegetables again, despite ISIS, says Ziyad from Iraq

Ziyad from Iraq had been a farmer all his life until ISIS drove him from his farm. His burnt and devastated farm has now been rebuilt thanks to the help of Caritas Czech Republic. His tomatoes, olives and cucumbers are now feeding him again. In addition, he gives work to other Iraqis.