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Aid in Ukraine lacks interest and financial support
July 16, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Aid in Ukraine lacks interest and financial support

"We're not doing enough. Nobody is discussing how the humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine is affecting 1.3 million people who have had to leave behind their homes and everything they once had," says Erik Heinonen, the Program manager of the American charity Catholic Relief Services for Ukraine.

What do Ukrainian psychologists deal with?
May 18, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

What do Ukrainian psychologists deal with?

In late April, psychologists met in Prague to discuss topics important in the local context, such as how to provide psychosocial assistance to prisoners, dealing with displaced persons fleeing the conflict in the east of the country, and supporting people suffering from severe disabilities.

Humanitarian aid in Ukraine is underfunded
May 13, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Humanitarian aid in Ukraine is underfunded

As the conflicts in eastern Ukraine are increasing in last three months, the humanitarian situation is rapidly getting worse. In one year, the number of exiles has increased from 17,000 in April 2014 to the current 1,200,000 or even 1,225,700 people, as reported on 24th of April, 2015 by the UN Office for Humanitarian Assistance.

Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague has welcomed the first Ukrainians to Czech Republic
March 20, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague has welcomed the first Ukrainians to Czech Republic

In March this year the first Ukrainian compatriots reached the Czech Republic. They abandoned their native land due to fear for their safety and security in Ukraine. This resettlement program is coordinated by the Ministry of the Interior, but transfer and integration itself is carried out by Caritas.

Caritas helps Ukrainian refugees in Russia
March 16, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas helps Ukrainian refugees in Russia

Since September 2014 Caritas South of Russia has been helping Ukrainian refugees who come to the city of Rostov. Food and hygienic kits, bed linens, and baby food are distributed among them. Many refugees appreciated the contents of the food kit, which provides them with long-term food.