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 helps after devastating earthquake in Morocco
September 12, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas helps after devastating earthquake in Morocco

The catastrophic earthquake that struck Morocco on the night of Friday, 8 to Saturday, 9 September, has already claimed almost 3,000 lives. The tremors have affected up to 300,000 people, thousands of people are injured. Caritas Czech Republic immediately launched a collection to help people affected by the earthquake and sent its representative to the site. How is the Caritas network helping on the ground?

4 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid
September 4, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

4 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid

What do you think of when you hear the words humanitarian and development aid? Innovations may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but in fact they have been an important part of helping people in need in recent years. Innovations make the work of humanitarian organisations more efficient and sustainable, and help reach affected people faster. How does Caritas Czech Republic provide help thanks to innovations?

We are now able to save and get loans, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic and their savings group initiative, say women from rural Zambia
July 14, 2023 News

We are now able to save and get loans, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic and their savings group initiative, say women from rural Zambia

Twikatane Savings Group started on 1 January 2017 in Mwansabombwe district of Luapula Province. It is a self-formed savings group that began with 20 members but has grown to 35 members. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia and FSDZ for introducing the savings group initiative to them, all the group members are now able to save and get loans.

I wouldn't have graduated without the support of Caritas Czech Republic. Today I am a doctor, says young refugee Sigiro
June 30, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

I wouldn't have graduated without the support of Caritas Czech Republic. Today I am a doctor, says young refugee Sigiro

The entrance to a large hospital in Zambia's capital Lusaka is buzzing with life. Visitors are trying to find a parking space and honk at the forming queue. At the entrance, street vendors offer bananas or fried potatoes. On plastic chairs at one of the street bistros sit a few hospital employees who have run in for their lunch break. But inside the big hospital, in the paediatric surgery clinic, it is quiet.

Instead of being wasted, mangoes turn into refreshing drink: How we support entrepreneurs in Zambia’s Western province
June 26, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Instead of being wasted, mangoes turn into refreshing drink: How we support entrepreneurs in Zambia’s Western province

Zambia's Western Province is rich in mangoes. But tons of the fruit go to waste every year. Due to a lack of processing plants, the mangoes are not processed in time and instead of being used, they gradually rot. Caritas Czech Republic is trying to change this. In Western province of Zambia, we supported farmer and entrepreneur Kaingu who wants to process the mango crop efficiently and employ local people at the same time.