January 8, 2025 News

Key initiatives of Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine in 2024

In the third year of Ukraine's full-scale invasion, the need for humanitarian aid remains critical. Caritas Czech Republic continues to provide support where it is needed most, expanding our presence in the East and South to support people affected by evacuations and the ongoing crisis in frontline areas. We provide displaced families with safe housing, help them regain stability through livelihood support, and focus on the quality of rehabilitation medicine and comfort and accessibility for people with disabilities.

January 6, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 biggest achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in 2024

The year 2024 brought many challenges to the world, but it also showed the power of solidarity and commitment to help where it is needed most. We helped civilians affected by the war in Gaza, supported farmers in Zambia battling the effects of climate change and played our part in rebuilding livelihoods in war-torn Ukraine. This is just a fraction of our work. Let's recall the key moments and achievements of Caritas Czech Republic over the past year. 

December 16, 2024 News

3 000 people in the front line Kherson region in Ukraine will be warm this winter thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

It is less than 20 kilometres from the village of Belozerka in the Kherson region to the front line. “Just half an hour ago, a shell hit our village, leaving us once again without light and water," says Inna, a local resident. For Inna and her neighbours, such goods as light and gas have become a luxury, and frosty winters are outside. Massive attacks regularly destroy the infrastructure of frontline communities, and unemployment deprives people of the ability to stock up on fuel for the winter. “We are very grateful that you deliver us firewood even when it's shelling,” Inna says sincerely.

December 4, 2024 News

5 inspiring stories from Christmas in Ukraine

Amidst the roar of generators, sirens, missile and drone attacks, Ukraine is celebrating its third Christmas in war and the 11th year of occupation of the East and Crimea.  Ukrainians see Christmas as a symbol of family and unity. For a lot of people, this holiday is spent in the trenches. That is why Christmas Eve is often preceded by a visit to the church and the post office: people pray for their relatives and friends at the front and send them gifts. These stories tell how the war has affected Christmas traditions in Ukraine.

November 30, 2024 News

My children also have the right to feel happy, says Natalia from Ukraine, who is raising two daughters with disabilities

5-year-old twins Valeria and Daryna have been in a wheelchair since birth. Every outing in their native Uzhhorod in western Ukraine is a challenge for them. “The streets and buildings are not well suited for people with disabilities, but my children need conditions for development, not isolation,“ says their mother Natalia. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, the city now has its first inclusive playground, giving Valeria and Daria a place to play, grow, and connect.  

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