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Ukraine´s humanitarian crisis
September 2, 2016 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Ukraine´s humanitarian crisis

The crisis in Ukraine is the biggest humanitarian crisis Europe has seen since the Second World War in terms of numbers of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and persons who have left the country. More than 1.7 million IDPs are registered with the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine, while more than 1.3 million have left Ukraine to neighbouring countries. More than 5 million people have been affected by the conflict, which is now in its third year. Since 2014, 9,553 people have lost their lives due to shelling and fighting and 22,137 people have been wounded. Read more on caritas.eu.

War-torn Ukraine needs aid
May 3, 2016 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

War-torn Ukraine needs aid

Luba is a kind looking and lively lady, with a moon shaped face and high plump cheekbones. She is wearing a colourful headscarf like most women in her village of Torietsk, which lies on the frontline in Ukraine’s civil war. Read more on caritas.org.

The Ukrainian Mission IV.
April 11, 2016 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

The Ukrainian Mission IV.

The Pentamerous team of Caritas of the Archdiocese of Olomouc has completed  its mission in Ukraine. The mission ended with  a football match and playing with boys from the children's home in Bortnik, a visit to a farm in Kolomyja, and the  opening ceremony of the local Caritas's quarters. Finally, there was  a meeting with Archbishop and Ivano-Frankivsk's Metropolitan.

The Ukrainian Mission III.
April 8, 2016 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

The Ukrainian Mission III.

Members of the Caritas Czech Republic continue with the Ukrainian mission in Olomouc. An article is available about the visit to Lopatyn, where Olesya Župnik and her mother help people in need. ACHO also one of the donors to the foundation “Children in Need” which provides children with meals, clothes and school equipment.

Caritas Kyiv’s “Child Friendly Space” helps internally displaced children integrate
March 11, 2016 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Kyiv’s “Child Friendly Space” helps internally displaced children integrate

“Child Friendly Space” - a development and leisure centre for children - has been operating in Kyiv for almost a year. It aims to provide psychological and social support and care to internally displaced (IDP) children from areas of military conflict in the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine. Read more on caritas.org.