What we do

We help where we are needed. We provide immediate humanitarian aid to people affected by war or natural disaster. As part of our development cooperation, we help people to cut loose and make a living. 

Caritas Czech Republic helps people affected by the earthquake to provide basic needs
February 9, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Czech Republic helps people affected by the earthquake to provide basic needs

A catastrophic earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey and north-western Syria on the 6th of February. Caritas Czech Republic released money from its emergency fund and launched a collection to help the affected people. The funds are already helping people in Turkey and Syria with basic needs.

A year of our help to Ukraine: How does Caritas Czech Republic support people affected by Russian aggression?
February 8, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

A year of our help to Ukraine: How does Caritas Czech Republic support people affected by Russian aggression?

On the 24th of February, we will mark the sad anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ever since then, the war has displaced more than 15 million people from their homes. Caritas Czech Republic has been helping from the very beginning.  Initially, we focused on the most urgent needs, such as delivering humanitarian aid and helping refugees. Thanks to the generosity of our donors who have contributed to the Caritas for Ukraine collection, we can help war-affected people.

Caritas for Turkey and Syria: We have launched appeal to help people affected by catastrophic earthquake
February 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas for Turkey and Syria: We have launched appeal to help people affected by catastrophic earthquake

A catastrophic earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck south-eastern Turkey and Syria in the early hours of Monday 6th February. Caritas Czech Republic immediately launched an appeal to help the affected people. Thousands of people have already lost their lives and thousands are injured. Just before noon, another 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey. People on the ground need immediate humanitarian aid. Caritas partners are already helping on the ground.

5 global conflicts and crises to watch in 2023
January 17, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 global conflicts and crises to watch in 2023

While the eyes of the world are mostly on the war in Ukraine, there are a number of other conflicts and crises escalating around the world that we should pay attention to. The world is currently experiencing the highest number of conflicts since the end of the Second World War. It is expected that 339 million people, one in 23 people in the world, will need humanitarian aid this year. What conflicts and crises should we be watching in 2023?

Best of 2022 in Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia
January 10, 2023 News

Best of 2022 in Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia

We finally said goodbye to 2022. A year that created a lot of good memories for us at Caritas Republic in Zambia. Some of the best memories of 2022 are the launch of a project that focuses on climate resilience and winning an award for exceptional collaborative leadership in the delivery of informal financial services. Do you want to know what else we did in 2022? Here are the best moments of 2022 that we can never forget.