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5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment
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?

Alumni of KASPEC-2022 program monitored government activities aimed at youth
April 5, 2023 Stories

Alumni of KASPEC-2022 program monitored government activities aimed at youth

Alumni of KASPEC program in 2022: Monitoring of youth aimed plan and implementation of Bayanzurkh and Bayangol district’s governors 2020-2024 operational plan

Oyuntugs from Mongolia designs a website for people with disabilities to better integrate them into local communities
March 25, 2023 Stories

Oyuntugs from Mongolia designs a website for people with disabilities to better integrate them into local communities

Accessible work places in Mongolia are the exception, not the rule. Oyuntugs lives with vision impairment and she wants to use her knowledge and lived experience to change the way we work. With the support of Caritas Czech Republic, Oyuntugs is designing a website that shares accurate information in Mongolian about accessibility and the rights of people with disabilities for the first time in Mongolia.

Women play an essential role in humanitarian aid. Why are they so important?
March 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Women play an essential role in humanitarian aid. Why are they so important?

What is it like to be a woman affected by war or natural disaster? What do women and girls need in such situations? This is often better understood by other women, humanitarian aid workers. Up to 40 per cent of the more than half a million aid workers worldwide are women. Our colleagues, women humanitarian and development aid workers, explain why they think it is important for women to be involved in this field.

Caritas for Turkey and Syria: We have launched appeal to help people affected by catastrophic earthquake
February 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas for Turkey and Syria: We have launched appeal to help people affected by catastrophic earthquake

A catastrophic earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck south-eastern Turkey and Syria in the early hours of Monday 6th February. Caritas Czech Republic immediately launched an appeal to help the affected people. Thousands of people have already lost their lives and thousands are injured. Just before noon, another 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey. People on the ground need immediate humanitarian aid. Caritas partners are already helping on the ground.