Abroad

Individual Caritas organizations and Caritas Czech Republic provide assistance to those in need from Haiti across the South American continent, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, to Asian countries. We alleviate humanitarian distress for people affected by war or natural disaster, development cooperation projects concerning health, education, agriculture, environmental protection.

Basic facts

Almost 102 projects and CZK 230 million – this is the balance of the activities of 11 Archdiocesan, Diocesan and regional Caritas organizations and Caritas Czech Republic abroad in 2019. Although we are primarily focused on aid in the Czech Republic, we are the second largest domestic humanitarian organization in the scope of our work abroad.

Individual archdiocesan, diocesan and district Caritas provided 70 development assistances and 1 humanitarian project in 20 countries mainly through partner organizations for more than CZK 61 million.
The Department of humanitarian help and development cooperation of Caritas Czech Republic worked on 31 humanitarian and development projects with a budget of almost CZK 169 million.

Generally, our help may be divided into humanitarian and official development assistance. If you want to learn more about those areas of help, continue to following website.

Humanitarian aid

We provide this mainly to people who have lost their homes in a conflict or after a natural disaster, if they are at risk of hunger, epidemics, non-availability of medical care. Recently, our aid has been largely channelled to the Middle East to make life easier for people in Iraq and Syria, as well as eastern Ukraine and Cambodia.

Development cooperation

In individual countries, we mainly focus on health, social work, agriculture and the provision of drinking water sources, supporting education and developing of small business and civil society. We take care of environmental protection and respect for human rights, focusing on strategic and sustainable development.

October 20, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas for Ukraine: Let’s equip underground schools before winter for three thousand children

Air-raid sirens in Kharkiv continue to sound. Ukraine’s second-largest city faces almost daily attacks that threaten civilians and critical infrastructure. Yet thousands of families remain, and children are striving to continue their education despite the war. That is why we are launching a special autumn campaign. All donations made to the Caritas for Ukraine fundraising campaign between 20 October and the end of December will be used to equip underground schools and a kindergarten in Kharkiv, helping them operate safely throughout the coming winter months.

October 14, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Sustainable agriculture needs more than machinery: Caritas will provide both in Zambia

There is an old saying that if you give someone a fish, you feed them for a day, but if you teach them how to fish, you feed them for a lifetime. Creating a lasting impact is also one of the primary goals of development cooperation. As part of the mechanisation of Zambian agriculture, we are therefore not only bringing modern Czech technologies to the country. A key role will also be played by the service centre SARO Agro Industrial Ltd., which will supply farmers with spare parts locally and provide maintenance and repair services for the machinery.

October 9, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

One year since the ceasefire: What has (not) changed in Gaza?

Three years ago, Hamas militants attacked Israel. More than 1,200 people were killed and others were taken hostage. The fighting that followed in the Gaza Strip triggered one of the world's largest ongoing humanitarian crises. By June this year, the conflict in Gaza had claimed more than 74,000 lives and displaced two million people. The ceasefire signed a year ago was expected to bring an end to the violence and improve living conditions. Yet the situation in Gaza remains dire. So, what has really changed over the past year?

October 6, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Supporting people through difficult times: How Caritas cares for mental health around the world

World Mental Health Day, observed annually on 10 October, reminds us that mental well-being is just as important as physical health. That is why mental health is a core part of our work at Caritas Czech Republic. For example, in Gaza and Ukraine, we support people whose mental health has been profoundly affected by the long-term consequences of armed conflict. We also contribute to the development of mental health services in Georgia and Moldova.

October 1, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

From technology to experience: Caritas will support the mechanisation of agriculture in Ethiopia

Agriculture in Ethiopia has long faced challenges that hinder its development and, consequently, the economic self-sufficiency of local communities. With financial support from the Czech Development Agency and in partnership with Caritas Addis, Caritas Czech Republic is implementing the ArgiMECH-ET project, which aims to bring modern agricultural technologies and expertise to Ethiopia. What specific shortcomings in the agricultural sector is the project designed to address, and how will cooperation between Czech and Ethiopian institutions be carried out?

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