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December 1, 2021 CCR-Zambia

Six Ways Caritas Czech Republic Supports the Youth in Zambia

Many young people living in the rural part of Zambia face a lot of challenges ranging from unemployment to simple needs such as having the opportunity to participate in sporting activities. To them, having access to such things is a farfetched thing but thanks to Caritas Czech Republic and its partner United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees the youths in the Mayukwayukwa settlement can now more easily find employment opportunities or start doing sports and much more.

November 24, 2021 News

Debtors money in a protected account is untouchable for the bailiff

Caritas has long sought systemic changes that will set feasible and fairer ways to break out of the debt trap. A welcome legislative novelty that should help people facing distraint is, in addition to the possibility of using the time-limited institute of the Merciful Summer (more detailed information about the Merciful Summer can be found in our infographics at the end of the article), also the opening of so-called protected bank accounts.

November 23, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Red Wednesday will support people persecuted for their faith around the world

On 24 November 2021, another Red Wednesday event will take place to show support for people who are persecuted, oppressed or otherwise disadvantaged because of their faith. The events taking place in the Czech Republic will not only commemorate the situation of the oppressed faithful, but the proceeds of the fundraiser will also go towards the renovation of the Christian mission by the Our Lady of the Hour Church in the ancient centre of Mosul.

November 22, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

One day at Caritas Czech Republic's mission: Come with us to Mongolia

Do you want to see how it looks like at Caritas' mission? We have put together a short video series through which our colleagues will show you what their working day looks like. Let's continue with our second video from Mongolia - Bayanjargal Batbayar from the local team will take us on a field trip to our projects.

November 18, 2021 CCR-Iraq

Masoud's story: How a Caritas grant helped him rebuild his life after he lost everything in the war

Masoud Ablahad Ishaq is a 53-year-old man who lives in the town of Bashiqa in Iraq with his family. He had to leave his hometown because of the war and after the area was liberated from ISIS, Masoud returned to Bashiqa and had to spend all of his life savings to reconstruct his home. Thanks to the grant from Caritas Czech Republic, he is now able to stand on his own two feet again.

November 17, 2021 CCR-Georgia

To Promote Uptake of HIV testing, CCR Launches Czech/UNDP-Financed Project

Thanks to the new partnership with UNDP Georgia, UNFPA Georgia, the Caucasus Research Resource Center (CRRC) and Tanadgoma, Caritas Czech Republic started working on the promotion of HIV self-testing in Georgia. With this in mind, our project will roll-out different behavioral messages aiming at mobilizing the youth to conduct HIV self-testing, and – based on their effectiveness – will contribute to evidence-based policymaking of National Center of Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC).

November 17, 2021 News

We help people in mental discomfort. It is not worth it to underestimate the pain of the soul

Along with the autumn days come glooms and bad mood, which negatively affects the overall mental well-being of many people. A worsening of psychological state can be felt, especially by those who already suffer from mental illness. In addition, along with the autumn, there is an increase in the numbers of people infected by Covid-19, which may result in a renewed restriction of everyday life. It is important not to hide one´s inner struggle and look for help early. Caritas Czech Republic operates several crisis lines to which Czech citizens can turn with their problems.

November 11, 2021 CCR-Georgia

CCR Enabled Better Social Inclusion of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Georgia

Identifying the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at an early age and providing children with appropriate rehabilitation services is crucial for preparing them for an independent life. Caritas Czech Republic (CCR) has been working to provide quality and affordable services for people with ASD since 2015. As a result, the environment for children with ASD and their families in Georgia has significantly improved.

November 11, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Moldovans are kind and hospitable and their food is also great, says Evžen Diviš

Regular monitoring trips to the Caritas Czech Republic country offices are essential part of our work. They allow us to not only strengthen our working relationships with our colleagues abroad but to also meet our local and international partners and donors. And of course see the results of our work with our own eyes. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, we could not travel to our country offices as much as we were used to. Evžen Diviš, Regional Manager of Caritas Czech Republic, has recently returned from his monitoring trip to Moldova, where he travelled after nearly a two-year break.

November 10, 2021 CCR-Moldova

Caritas Czech Republic will implement telemedicine in 8 districts of the country

8 medical-social centers from all over the country will offer telemedicine services within a pilot project. The initiative aims to increase the population's access to quality social and medical services by providing remote online medical and care consultations. The project is to be implemented by Caritas Czech Republic in partnership with the Homecare Association.

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