We help where we are needed. We provide immediate humanitarian aid to people affected by war or natural disaster. As part of our development cooperation, we help people to cut loose and make a living.

May 13, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Humanitarian aid in Ukraine is underfunded

As the conflicts in eastern Ukraine are increasing in last three months, the humanitarian situation is rapidly getting worse. In one year, the number of exiles has increased from 17,000 in April 2014 to the current 1,200,000 or even 1,225,700 people, as reported on 24^th of April, 2015 by the UN Office for Humanitarian Assistance.

March 20, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague has welcomed the first Ukrainians to Czech Republic

In March this year the first Ukrainian compatriots reached the Czech Republic. They abandoned their native land due to fear for their safety and security in Ukraine. This resettlement program is coordinated by the Ministry of the Interior, but transfer and integration itself is carried out by Caritas.

March 16, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas helps Ukrainian refugees in Russia

Since September 2014 Caritas South of Russia has been helping Ukrainian refugees who come to the city of Rostov. Food and hygienic kits, bed linens, and baby food are distributed among them. Many refugees appreciated the contents of the food kit, which provides them with long-term food.

November 5, 2014 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Crisis intervention was unknown until Majdan in Ukraine

In a week beginning of the 13th October a special training for Ukrainian psychologists took place. How it came about, how it proceeded and what will be the next steps, were reported by Vladislav Vik, program manager of Caritas Czech Republic and Liudmila Sukhareva, training participant and project coordinator from the Ukrainian side.

November 3, 2014 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Lack of crisis psychologists in Ukraine

Caritas Czech Republic in cooperation with Fire Rescue Service of the Czech Republic organised education training for fifteen Ukrainian psychologists. They arrived in Prague on 13^th October and remained there for an entire week to improve their first psychological aid techniques.