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How much money does it cost us to ignore the housing shortage in the Czech Republic?
February 7, 2022 News

How much money does it cost us to ignore the housing shortage in the Czech Republic?

The issue of housing affordability is a fundamental and long-term issue in the Czech Republic, which, together with the insufficient amount of minimum wage limit, puts us among the worst countries in Europe. Stable and decent housing is crucial to the solution of other undesirable phenomena, such as unemployment. However, even solving the housing problem alone is not enough. Without parallel social work ensured by municipalities and non-profit organizations, it is ineffective.
Three Kings Collection surprised with a record amount raised. Thank you
February 7, 2022 News

Three Kings Collection surprised with a record amount raised. Thank you

The Three Kings Collection exceeded all our expectations and broke the record set in previous years. Our donors were exceptionally generous. Thanks to them, an incredible 138 419 561 Czech crowns were collected to help people in need. Thank you to all donors! 
Caroller´s job is done, but the Three Kings Collection continues
January 27, 2022 News

Caroller´s job is done, but the Three Kings Collection continues

In a total of sixteen days, specifically from January 1 – 16. you could have met the carolers in the streets of Czechia, asking for a donation for people in need. Now, we are counting once collected money and we will know the total proceeds at the end of January. However, the Three Kings Collection does not end with the caroling in the streets, we continue the collection online. 
Schoolgirls and boys will start enjoying a healthy meal in Kirkuk and Ninewa
January 24, 2022 CCR-Iraq

Schoolgirls and boys will start enjoying a healthy meal in Kirkuk and Ninewa

In Iraq, we partnered with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Iraqi government to work together to improve the national education of local schoolchildren and assist local livelihoods through a school feeding programme. Thanks to the subsidized meals, school attendance will increase and most importantly, children will not go hungry during school hours.
People in distraint have a new chance to get out of debt since the beginning of the year
January 20, 2022 News

People in distraint have a new chance to get out of debt since the beginning of the year

Since January 1, the rule in the Czech Republic has been that installments are first used to pay the initial debt, and only then for subsequent interest and fines. Until now, even if the debtors repaid their debt, it continued to grow.
Three Kings Concert made a suprising amout of money
January 19, 2022 News

Three Kings Concert made a suprising amout of money

On Sunday 9th January, the fifteenth annual Three Kings´Concert which traditionally goes with the Three Kings Collection, was broadcast live on TV. This year, the viewers donated 1 069 044 crowns, and we thank you for it. Collection proceeds will help people in need. 
Caroling report: Three Kings Collection brings people together
January 14, 2022 News

Caroling report: Three Kings Collection brings people together

It’s Wednesday, January 5th, 2022. For the first time, I participate in the annual Three Kings Collection, and I become Kašpar for the next three hours. Together with Jarmila and Honza, we put on costumes and head off to Vinohradská street in Prague. 
Best of 2021 in Caritas Czech Republic
January 13, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Best of 2021 in Caritas Czech Republic

When we were writing a summary of the previous year at the beginning of last year, we had no idea how challenging 2021 would be. But despite all the obstacles that the second pandemic year brought, we have achieved great things at Caritas Czech Republic. Whether it was introducing a mobile app to help Zambian farmers resist climate change, launching our biggest ever project in Iraq, or helping Georgia on the road to modern healthcare. Let’s look at the moments from 2021 worth remembering.
Statement by the Caritas Czech Republic to support the vaccination against Covid-19
January 9, 2022 News

Statement by the Caritas Czech Republic to support the vaccination against Covid-19

The ongoing pandemic wave and disinformation appearing in the media and on social networks, as well as the destructive attempts of some groups to disrupt the smooth running of Caritas facilities for those in need that defy common sense, have prompted the directors and presidents of Caritas to decide to publicly express their support for vaccination against the Covid-19, which has been threatening the health and lives of people around the world for two years. 
The Three Kings Collection 2022 has started
January 9, 2022 News

The Three Kings Collection 2022 has started

Three Kings Collection 2022 is here! Once again, the carollers took the sealed money boxes and went caroling to the streets. During their quest, the carollers ask for contributions for those ​who find themselves in need. This year, it is for the 23rd time that the biggest collection event in Czechia is taking place. It is also a great opportunity to start a New Year with a good deed.
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