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.

March 4, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Everything I do, I do for my family, says Rajaa, a baker from Iraq

In the small Christian town of Qaraqosh in northern Iraq, 54-year-old baker Rajaa starts her day very early. By half past three in the morning, she is already up, preparing everything needed in her bakery, which stands right next to her house. When ISIS stormed the town, she was forced to flee. She lost not only her home but also her bakery. Thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic, she was able to not only rebuild her destroyed bakery after the war but also expand it.

February 17, 2025 CCR-Zambia

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet the team behind the DAFI Scholarship Programme

For young refugees, education is more than a pursuit—it’s a chance to rebuild their future and contribute to society. Yet, financial barriers and adapting to a new academic system make higher education a challenge. The DAFI Scholarship Programme opens doors for refugee students in Zambia, turning aspirations into reality. Behind its success is a dedicated team providing guidance, mentorship, and support. We spoke to Credwin and Kateule from Caritas Czech Republic about their work and the impact of education on refugee scholars.

January 22, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas welcomes temporary ceasefire in Gaza: first step towards addressing the current humanitarian tragedy

After 15 months of brutal war between Israel and Hamas, a temporary ceasefire has been announced in Gaza. This brings hope to the families of hostages and much-needed relief to Gaza’s residents. However, it is only the first essential step towards achieving lasting peace and addressing the enormous humanitarian catastrophe that the enclave’s population is facing as a result of the conflict.

January 12, 2025 CCR-Zambia

Best of 2024 in Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia

In 2024, Caritas Czech Republic made remarkable strides in improving the lives of Zambians. Highlights of the year include recognition for climate-smart solutions, empowering refugee women through storytelling, and providing practical tools and training for sustainable livelihoods. Each achievement reflects our commitment to fostering resilience, inclusion, and a brighter future for all.

January 6, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 biggest achievements of Caritas Czech Republic in 2024

The year 2024 brought many challenges to the world, but it also showed the power of solidarity and commitment to help where it is needed most. We helped civilians affected by the war in Gaza, supported farmers in Zambia battling the effects of climate change and played our part in rebuilding livelihoods in war-torn Ukraine. This is just a fraction of our work. Let's recall the key moments and achievements of Caritas Czech Republic over the past year.

Back Up Print

Caritas
Czech Republic

Info Lines for Foreign Nationals

Annual Report 2023

Frequent questions