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Separated by war: A mother's testimony from Gaza
September 14, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Separated by war: A mother's testimony from Gaza

For many parents, the thought of being separated from their children is unbearable. Yet war has a way of turning such nightmares into reality. Nesma knows this all too well. In October 2023, she accompanied her son to the West Bank so that he could undergo heart surgery. When the conflict in Gaza erupted, their journey home became unexpectedly complicated. Nesma was separated from her twelve other children for months. The testimony of her family is a stark reminder of the devastating impact armed conflicts have on the lives of innocent civilians. What role did Caritas Czech Republic play in their story?
Children, purpose, pets. What keeps people displaced by war moving forward
September 9, 2026 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

Children, purpose, pets. What keeps people displaced by war moving forward

War takes away more than homes and possessions. It uproots lives — family traditions, years of work, familiar faces and plans for the future. ‘Every day I wake up waiting for the news that we can finally go home,’ says Liliia, 65, from Kramatorsk. Nadiia, a young mother from Kryvyi Rih, is living with the same uncertainty. Natalia from Donetsk has lost her home twice, yet found the strength to keep moving forward. Their stories are about rebuilding life and finding hope.
Caritas is like my parent, says farmer Nyandwi from Zambia
September 7, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas is like my parent, says farmer Nyandwi from Zambia

Three stories from Zambia: Nyandwi, Leya and Joseph are farmers and parents. Just like many others, they try to protect their soil from the impacts of climate change, partly so that they can support their children in studies and provide them with a more stable future. Caritas Czech Republic helped them gain knowledge and equipment to support their production during worsening climate conditions. As Nyandwi says, our organisation becomes a source of support for them and gives them hope for a brighter future.
People in Gaza increasingly face suicidal thoughts
August 28, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

People in Gaza increasingly face suicidal thoughts

The humanitarian crisis and attacks in the Gaza Strip did not end with the ceasefire. A tragic indication is, for example, the fact that 300 children lost their lives over the past ten months. People still do not have sufficient access to basic needs, including drinking water. Two million of them are displaced and live in permanent fear and insecurity. There is no safe space in Gaza. All these factors have a significant impact on the mental health of local residents. According to the organisation Sawa, which Caritas Czech Republic supports, increasing numbers of people in Gaza face suicidal thoughts.
Independence means remaining human despite circumstances, says the director of Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine
August 24, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Independence means remaining human despite circumstances, says the director of Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

On August 24, residents of Ukraine celebrate Independence Day. In the past, it used to be a common public holiday with concerts and a parade in the capital city. However, during wartime, it has become a day that unites people and celebrates the heroism of fallen soldiers and those protecting the country at the front lines. In this interview with Nataly Matskova, the director of Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine, we take a closer look at the meaning of Independence Day in Ukraine as well as Caritas’s work in the country and the current needs of local people.
Airstrikes keep them awake, yet they help others. On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate their work
August 17, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Airstrikes keep them awake, yet they help others. On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate their work

Humanitarian workers help people overcome the most excruciating life moments, while risking their own lives. In 2003, 22 humanitarian workers were killed in a bombing attack in Baghdad. Every year on 19 August, we commemorate their memory, as well as the work of hundreds of thousands of other humanitarian workers around the world. This year, we prepared short testimonies for you, written by our employees from the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Zambia. Their work supports those who often perceive humanitarian help as their only source of hope.
We are an oil country, and people cannot put oil in their cars, a journalist from Venezuela says
August 14, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

We are an oil country, and people cannot put oil in their cars, a journalist from Venezuela says

In the first half of the last century, Venezuela began to build its reputation as an oil empire. However, due to corruption and political instability, it gradually turned into a non-democratic country experiencing one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time. This year, the South American state has caught the attention of global media twice – once in January, when the United States arrested the authoritarian president Nicolás Maduro. Then in June, two strong earthquakes took the lives of more than 6,000 people and homes of nearly 20,000. You can read more about the historical context and the everyday life of people in Venezuela in this article, accompanied by the commentary of local journalist Alejandra Otero.
9 interesting facts about Moldova that will surprise you
August 5, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

9 interesting facts about Moldova that will surprise you

Moldova is a small country between its big neighbours, Romania and Ukraine. It is seeking to join the European Union and is known for a famous wine-making heritage. At the same time, Moldova is facing a number of internal issues, including a separatist region on the border with Ukraine or the emigration of young people abroad. Let's have a closer look at Moldova together.
El Niño will bring droughts and floods while increasing humanitarian needs
August 3, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

El Niño will bring droughts and floods while increasing humanitarian needs

Droughts in Australia or heavy rainfall in South America. In the coming months, extreme weather across the globe is expected to be influenced by El Niño, a climate phenomenon that is already gaining strength in the Pacific Ocean. What is El Niño, how does it develop, and why is the whole world concerned about its consequences? Find out in this article.
5 things you should know about the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
July 30, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 things you should know about the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing one of the worst humanitarian crises today, yet it often remains out of the spotlight. In the east of the country, a long-term conflict has been having devastating effects on the civilian population. Here, we present five key facts to help you understand the current situation – from armed combat and the ongoing Ebola epidemic to the support Caritas Czech Republic provides to Congolese refugees in Zambia.
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