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The war in Ukraine has already forced Lyudmila and her son to move twice
March 12, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

The war in Ukraine has already forced Lyudmila and her son to move twice

Although the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, the protracted war has started in 2014 when the Donetsk and Luhansk regions self-proclaimed the independent republics. Lyudmila and her son had to leave their home in Luhansk back then. Now, eight years later, the same sad situation found them in the suburbs of Kyiv. Fortunately, thanks to the help of Caritas, they have now found a temporary home in Ternopil, located in western Ukraine.

From a nuns' diary: they fled Ukraine with a home for the elderly
March 9, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

From a nuns' diary: they fled Ukraine with a home for the elderly

Fear, gratitude and hope. These feelings accompanied a group of nuns who evacuated from Ukraine to the Czech Republic after long days and sleepless nights. As they fled, the sisters brought comfort to the seniors they took with them. Take a look at their diary, in which they recorded their harrowing journey.

3 stories from the Ukrainian-Slovakian border
March 6, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

3 stories from the Ukrainian-Slovakian border

Relief that they are out of the worst and safe. But also the horror, fear and worry of what will happen next. These are the feelings that fill the air at the Slovak border crossings of Vyšné Nemecké and Ubľa, where thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the war are streaming into the country.

I haven't seen my kids since Christmas. Just to get back...
March 5, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

I haven't seen my kids since Christmas. Just to get back...

While many people are fleeing Ukraine, Mrs. Gala is heading in the opposite direction. She lives and works in Brno, but returns to her homeland to collect her family. And she hopes they will all make it back to the Czech Republic.

I didn't want my children to see their mother panicking, says Ivanna after leaving Ukraine
March 4, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

I didn't want my children to see their mother panicking, says Ivanna after leaving Ukraine

Not long ago, Ivanna was living peacefully with her family in a western Ukrainian town. But the Russian invasion of her homeland has changed the situation dramatically. Ivanna decided to leave the country with her daughters. As she describes it, making such a decision is not easy and is even condemned by some of her neighbours. Find out more about her journey to Prague in this interview.