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Summer of Ukrainian children between laughter and sirens
September 1, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Summer of Ukrainian children between laughter and sirens

Childhood in Ukraine has now unfolded under the shadow of war for three consecutive years. Despite the ongoing conflict, children strive to experience summer like their peers elsewhere in the world – playing, travelling, creating, and dreaming. Yet their stories are shaped by anxiety, separation, and the daily threat of air raids. Several children and parents from different regions of Ukraine shared how they spent their summer holidays and what they experienced. Many of them have benefited from the services of Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine or are actively cooperating with the organisation.

Crucial skills for starting a new life. Caritas Czech Republic provided study grants to 45 war-affected Ukrainians
August 29, 2025 News

Crucial skills for starting a new life. Caritas Czech Republic provided study grants to 45 war-affected Ukrainians

The majority of people fleeing occupation and danger lose not only their homes but also their means of livelihood. The hardest hit are single women with young children and those caring for elderly relatives. To support the most vulnerable categories of Ukrainians, Caritas Czech Republic has been providing study grants for two years now. This helps evacuees find employment and regain stability in a new environment. Discover why this is important below.

Caritas Czech Republic provided comfort for twelve vulnerable families in the  western Ukraine
June 29, 2025 News

Caritas Czech Republic provided comfort for twelve vulnerable families in the western Ukraine

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, Caritas Czech Republic has been providing decent living conditions for war-affected families in western Ukraine. Recently, we purchased essential household appliances for 12 flats in the village of Kernytsia, in the Lviv region. Here, the local community, together with charitable organisations, transformed the former village council building into social housing. Thanks to this, Olha and her young children now have a safe new home.

Family gives the strength to move on. How Caritas Czech Republic supports war-affected families in Ukraine
June 13, 2025 News

Family gives the strength to move on. How Caritas Czech Republic supports war-affected families in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has separated and made homeless thousands of Ukrainian families, destroying not only their homes but also their hometowns. Victoria and Yevgeniy are a couple from frontline Kharkiv, which has been under massive attack since the first days of the full-scale invasion. The family moved to Transcarpathia to save their minor children. Thanks to the assistance provided by Caritas Czech Republic, the large family was able to restore their income and gain professional development.

Removing barriers. How Caritas Czech Republic provides comfortable conditions for people with disabilities in Ukraine
May 12, 2025 News

Removing barriers. How Caritas Czech Republic provides comfortable conditions for people with disabilities in Ukraine

Isabela is a future nurse and Alina is a future interpreter. They live together in a dormitory at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian University in Ivano-Frankivsk. Despite illnesses and disabilities, they are full of dreams and determination. To support them on their way to making their dreams come true, the Caritas Czech Republic team renovated and refurbished the student accommodation so that Alina and Isabela could feel confident and comfortable.