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3 women from Zambia, Iraq and Georgia who are running their own businesses thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
March 4, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

3 women from Zambia, Iraq and Georgia who are running their own businesses thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

This year, International Women's Day is about investing in women. Particularly in disadvantaged regions, women need support in the beginning to take their lives into their own hands. Laurinda, Rana and Tamar managed to start their own businesses despite obstacles, prejudice and poor economic conditions. Read the inspiring stories of these women who are now standing on their own two feet and providing for their families and communities thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic.

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.

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. 

Gender equality in Dornogovi province was monitored
April 20, 2023 Stories

Gender equality in Dornogovi province was monitored

Monitoring project on the implementation of the sub-programme for ensuring gender equality in Dornogovi province by Blue Wind of Gobi NGO