Interviews

Volunteering gave me a unique chance to interact with over 100 people in a single day, says Ariunaa from Mongolia
June 3, 2024 News

Volunteering gave me a unique chance to interact with over 100 people in a single day, says Ariunaa from Mongolia

Ariunaa, a student at the National University of Ulaanbaatar, participated in a volunteer programme with Caritas Czech Republic. She organised significant events such as Earth Day and European Day, and discovered a deeper sense of community and purpose. We had a conversation with Ariunaa to learn more about her inspiring volunteering experience.

Mongolia аdopts two new standards for plastic recycling and plastic product quality assurance
April 11, 2024 News

Mongolia аdopts two new standards for plastic recycling and plastic product quality assurance

By adhering to these standards, plastic manufacturers will operate according to the highest guidelines, ensuring that their products meet sanitary quality requirements for both domestic and international markets. This will allow manufacturers to access sustainable financing and deliver high-quality products to their customers.

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Camille Spitaels describes her journey from internship to full-time work in our organisation
August 29, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Camille Spitaels describes her journey from internship to full-time work in our organisation

Would you like to know more about Caritas Czech Republic? We launched a series of interviews with our colleagues who will tell you more about our work across the world. Meet Camille Spitaels from Belgium who first started at Caritas Czech Republic as an intern before transitioning to the position of country programme coordinator for Mongolia.

A start-up business that "grew" from mugwort
July 26, 2023 News

A start-up business that "grew" from mugwort

Wormwood or mugwort is commonly considered weed because it causes allergies. But this magical plant can reduce fever and suppress inflammation and even a scientist who researched it won Nobel Prize for curing malaria. The Artemis team has won the Erdem Hackathon 2023, which was organised  by Caritas Czech Republic and partners between May 30 to June 6, 2023, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia with their innovative skin care products with mugwort essence.

Creating a new ecosystem for youth in Mongolia
May 24, 2023 Stories

Creating a new ecosystem for youth in Mongolia

Young people in Mongolia make up more than a third of the local population. They are driven and passionate about finding their dream jobs. However, they are struggling with unemployment. Uribold Bayaraa wants to change that by establishing a thriving ecosystem, built on diverse connections, to nurture young startups and cement Mongolia as a hub for innovation.