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Christmas at war: How Ukrainians celebrate Christmas this year
December 20, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Christmas at war: How Ukrainians celebrate Christmas this year

"It is lightly drizzling outside and people are walking around generators humming on the sidewalks," writes our colleague Kateřina Krejčová from western Ukraine. The atypical atmosphere, which we don't exactly associate with Christmas, is almost a daily routine for Ukrainians. How do people in Ukraine prepare for the Christmas holidays? And do they even want to celebrate it this year? Our colleagues tell us how are Ukrainians experiencing Christmas time this year.

Damaged infrastructure and sub-zero temperatures. How is Caritas helping Ukrainians survive this harsh winter?
December 8, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Damaged infrastructure and sub-zero temperatures. How is Caritas helping Ukrainians survive this harsh winter?

Massive attacks on basic infrastructure mean a harsh winter for Ukrainians. Widespread power, water, gas and heat cuts are affecting everyone, including the still relatively safe west of Ukraine. Caritas Czech Republic is helping Ukrainians through this difficult winter period. We are building modular houses, supplying generators and providing psychological and financial assistance.

Ruslan suffered severe burns when his house in Ukraine was bombed. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, he can afford medical care
November 3, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Ruslan suffered severe burns when his house in Ukraine was bombed. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, he can afford medical care

The war in Ukraine has affected millions civilians in many ways. Many have fled the country, thousands more died or been injured. Ruslan Mendilo, 73-year-old man from Chernihiv region, suffered severe burns after his house was hit by shelling. He can now afford medical care that can save his life thanks to the cash support provided by Caritas Czech Republic.

Broken souls are harder to restore than ruined buildings. Caritas Czech Republic provides psychological support to victims of the war in Ukraine
October 25, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Broken souls are harder to restore than ruined buildings. Caritas Czech Republic provides psychological support to victims of the war in Ukraine

Ruins, death, rapes, cruelty, torture, personal losses, constant danger, and fear. Ukrainians have been living in the horrors of the war for 8 months. All these terrible things are not something people can easily deal with. Sometimes it is very hard for them even to find a reason to live. That is why victims of war need professional help to be able to continue their normal life. Caritas Czech Republic provides professional training for psychologists and social workers for the local Caritas Ukraine team.

Lilia from Kyiv can now help her daughter get a proper education
October 6, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Lilia from Kyiv can now help her daughter get a proper education

Lilia Yarova is a widow from Kyiv, Ukraine. She was forced to leave her home and a job in the capital because of the war. Together with her daughter, they found refuge in the Lviv region. Thanks to the financial support from Caritas Czech Republic, Lilia can afford to send her daughter to school.