Interviews

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.

Caritas Czech Republic at European Day 2023
May 18, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic at European Day 2023

Caritas Czech Republic attended European Day 2023, an annual event held on May 14th at Sukhbaatar Square, where European businesses, embassies, NGOs, and projects showcased their culture and accomplishments through approximately 70 booths. The event offered a vibrant and engaging experience for attendees of all ages, featuring fun activities, cultural displays, and gastronomic delights, while promoting cultural diversity and fostering stronger connections between Europeans and Mongolians.  

100 years with people
May 17, 2023 Stories

100 years with people

On Friday, we celebrated International Nurses' Day. To mark the occasion, this week we are bringing you 9 stories of people we help via health and social services around the world.