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. 

April 20, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

How climate change is affecting the lives of people in developing countries

The temperature of our planet has already risen by 1.1ºC compared to pre-industrial times. This change is significantly affecting communities in poor regions. Whether it is farmers starving due to crop failure or people becoming homeless by hurricanes and floods, climate change is having a major impact on their quality of life. More than 100 million people around the world are currently dependent on humanitarian assistance due to disasters or loss of livelihoods caused by climate change.

April 11, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment

We care about our planet. That is why we help protect it in several countries around the world. We are introducing innovative solutions for farmers in Zambia to help them adapt to climate change, planting resilient trees in Iraq and improving waste management in Moldova. What else is Caritas Czech Republic doing to protect the environment?

April 6, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees in Meheba Refugee Settlement in Zambia to form Savings groups

Financial freedom is just a dream for many people. Without education, they often have no idea how to achieve it. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia, a group of refugees living in the Meheba refugee settlement have attained financial freedom through a savings group, an initiative introduced to them by the organisation with support from UNHCR.

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.

March 24, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

It is almost impossible for us to imagine what people in Ukraine are going through, says General Secretary Jakub Líčka after his visit to Ukraine

Jakub Líčka, Secretary General of Caritas Czech Republic, has recently returned from an extensive trip to Ukraine. In addition to the western parts of the country, he also visited Kharkiv, Zaporozhye and the town of Bucha, and got up close to the front line. We talked to Jakub Líčka about his impressions of the country and how Ukraine has changed in the year of war.