February 18, 2025 News

16-year-old Ivan from Mariupol lost his parents in the war. Today, he is rebuilding his life with our support

“We heard powerful explosions. We were told to pack our bags and leave,” recalls 16-year-old Ivan. He is one of 36 children evacuated by a Ukrainian couple in February 2022 from Mariupol and nearby villages before the Russians besieged the city and began to destroy it. The war has left Ivan a complete orphan. His home was damaged, and the city has been occupied for three years. Ivan got back on his feet thanks to the support of his guardians and friends in a settlement built by Caritas Czech Republic in Transcarpathia.

February 17, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 Things you should know about the war in Ukraine

For three years now, Ukraine has been facing a full-scale Russian invasion. However, the war has been ongoing since 2014, and its impacts are devastating. Millions of people have been forced to flee their homes, plunging the country into a humanitarian crisis. In addition to military operations, the conflict has profoundly affected the economy, healthcare, and infrastructure. In this article, we present seven key facts that help to understand the current situation and its impact on Ukraine and the rest of the world. 

February 11, 2025 News

I was told it was too late for a new profession. The training from Caritas Czech Republic gave me self-confidence, says Tetiana from Ukraine

At the age of 49, Tetiana took up a new profession, upgrading her qualifications as a hairdresser-colourist with the help of a mini-grant from Caritas Czech Republic. “My previous job was much more harmful, unlike this one,” she says with a smile, reflecting on her 15 years of work at a metallurgical plant in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka, eastern Ukraine. Today, Tetiana works in a beauty salon and is motivated to improve her skills and stand on her own feet during challenging times.

February 10, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

3 years of war in Ukraine: We are helping people get back on their feet

Soon, it will be three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the escalation of the war that has affected millions of lives. Since the early days of the conflict, Caritas Czech Republic has been on the ground, helping those who need it most. In addition to providing humanitarian aid, we are increasingly focusing on restoring livelihoods and supporting long-term solutions. We are helping people not just to survive but to start living again. 

February 6, 2025 News

Diana from Kharkiv helps to restore children's mental health and takes part in renovation works in the western Ukraine

“We fled with my son when the blast wave smashed the windows in the house,” recalls Diana from frontline Kharkiv. Our conversation took place in the town of Berehove in Transcarpathia, far from the war zone. Here, she found housing and a job through support programmes for affected Ukrainians from Caritas Czech Republic. Thanks to the grant, Diana completed training courses in child neuropsychology and dreams of running her own Child development centre.

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