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How is Easter celebrated around the world: From Iraq through Ukraine to Zambia
March 21, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

How is Easter celebrated around the world: From Iraq through Ukraine to Zambia

Did you know that Easter is celebrated in Iraq? And that there's an egg fight in Moldova on Easter Sunday? Or that in Zambia they eat eggplant during this holiday? Our colleagues from different Caritas Czech Republic’s offices across the world share how Easter is celebrated in their countries. For example, by feasting in the cemetery.

6 reasons why women are important in humanitarian aid
March 6, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 reasons why women are important in humanitarian aid

Did you know that women make up over 40% of the half of a million humanitarian workers who provide frontline care during emergencies, wars and disasters? There are many reasons why it is essential to acknowledge the work women do in humanitarian aid, from providing emotional support to empowering young girls. Let us show you how women impact the humanitarian field.

On the frontline in Ukraine, there are always risks you cannot predict, but we are committed to helping people for as long as needed, say our partners from New Dawn
February 22, 2024 News

On the frontline in Ukraine, there are always risks you cannot predict, but we are committed to helping people for as long as needed, say our partners from New Dawn

What is it like to provide humanitarian aid to frontline communities? What are the risks of working in war-torn Ukraine? We spoke with Philipp Francke and Julia Pogribna, the initiators of the Charitable Foundation New Dawn, our partner organisation in Southern Ukraine. 

When I work, I forget about bad thoughts, says Yulia from Lysychansk, Ukraine, who found safe shelter in a modular house built by Caritas Czech Republic in Mukachevo
February 20, 2024 News

When I work, I forget about bad thoughts, says Yulia from Lysychansk, Ukraine, who found safe shelter in a modular house built by Caritas Czech Republic in Mukachevo

Western Ukraine has become a safe place for people fleeing from Russian military aggression against Ukraine. Julia and her elderly mother arrived here in the spring of 2022 after their hometown Lysychansk was attacked by the Russian army. They cannot go back because the city is occupied. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Yulia found safe accommodation and now works at local sewing factory. 
 

Two years of our help to Ukraine: How Caritas Czech Republic supports the affected people
February 6, 2024 News

Two years of our help to Ukraine: How Caritas Czech Republic supports the affected people

It has been two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine and escalation of the war.  During this time, the situation remains challenging both on the battlefield and in the living conditions of Ukrainians. Russian missiles and drones continue to target various settlements in Ukraine, while Ukrainians persist in fighting for their land or seeking refuge from the war. Caritas Czech Republic has been assisting affected Ukrainians since the beginning of the conflict, providing support both within Ukraine and abroad.