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 18, 2015 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

What do Ukrainian psychologists deal with?

In late April, psychologists met in Prague to discuss topics important in the local context, such as how to provide psychosocial assistance to prisoners, dealing with displaced persons fleeing the conflict in the east of the country, and supporting people suffering from severe disabilities.

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.