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How is Caritas Czech Republic helping refugees in Zambia?
June 14, 2021 CCR-Zambia

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping refugees in Zambia?

Restrictions associated with COVID-19 has made the lives of displaced people even more vulnerable, limiting their access to basic rights. As of 31st August 2020, Zambia has hosted over 92,598 people of concern who have fled their homelands due to persecution, conflict, violence or natural disasters.
Success of the Three Kings’ Collection. Thank you!
May 27, 2021 News

Success of the Three Kings’ Collection. Thank you!

Every coin of this year’s Three Kings’ Collection was counted. The 21st year has reached CZK 81,476,000. Such a good outcome was not expected. The traditional carolling had to leave out the main aspect: the carollers, due to the epidemiological situation. It was possible to contribute to the Collection only online or through the “static moneyboxes”. The collected money is no longer stored on the account, but is already helping all over the country those in need, who found themselves in a difficult situation due to the covid-19 epidemic as well.
How Covid Grants are resuscitating small businesses on the road to recovery
May 17, 2021 CCR-Zambia

How Covid Grants are resuscitating small businesses on the road to recovery

2020 was the year that normalized devastating loss for everyone. This year, the international shutdowns and the economic shockwaves caused by the Covid-19 pandemic continue to stifle trade. In the global south, the new normal is pushing small business to the brink of extinction.
From Displaced Woman to Humanitarian Worker
May 14, 2021 CCR-Iraq

From Displaced Woman to Humanitarian Worker

Being a woman working in the humanitarian sector is not easy, especially in Iraq, where less than 15 percent of women participate in the labor market. This is among the lowest women labor participation rates worldwide. We have been talking to Jwan Najeeb Behnam, who works as a Caritas Czech Republic Livelihood Officer in Ninewa, Iraq. She shares her experience as a working woman, especially in non-governmental organizations.
Uyanga: A story of green lifestyle
March 18, 2021 CCR-Mongolia

Uyanga: A story of green lifestyle

Waste management has become a major issue in Mongolia due to increased population growth, urbanization and industrialization during the last decade. Caritas is helping Mongolia with sustainable plastic recycling and supports the development of a green economy. Its new project aims to strengthen the transition towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient circular economy in Mongolia with the financial support of the European Union.
The Three King's moneyboxes unsealed – 80 million collected. Thank you!
February 22, 2021 News

The Three King's moneyboxes unsealed – 80 million collected. Thank you!

The donations from the Three King's moneyboxes have been counted and its total amount reached 52,3 million. The online carolling on the website of the collection brought another almost 24 million and over 4 million came through generous donor DMS. In total, this year’s Three Kings Collection brought almost 80,3 million for those in need. The carolling is not over yet. You can support the collection online or by DMS until the end of April.
Caritas help the victims of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
October 30, 2020 News

Caritas help the victims of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Because of the armed conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, up to 20 thousand of people living in Nagorno-Karabakh had to leave their homes, as it is the area both states want to gain. And therefore, Caritas Czech Republic decided to send 5,000 euros from its funds to help the refugees who have fled to Armenia. This money will be given to the branch of Caritas in Armenia which provides help in this area.
I prey for the Lebanese and keep fingers crossed for them
August 18, 2020 News

I prey for the Lebanese and keep fingers crossed for them

Bronislava Barošová comes from Bohemia but Lebanon has become her second home. In the  interview for Charita (Caritas Czech republic) she describes how the recent explosion has affected her family and friends, and she described the current situation in Beirut.
The hospital looked as if there was a war raging around, a Caritas volunteer describes the situation
August 14, 2020 News

The hospital looked as if there was a war raging around, a Caritas volunteer describes the situation

On a regular August afternoon the lives of hundreds of thousands of ordinary Beirut citizens turned to wrecks – and literally so. Maritta is one of those affected by the massive explosion in the port warehouse last week, her house was badly damaged. Even in this difficult situation she has decided to help others as a volunteer with the Lebanese Caritas.
Caritas across the world have raised more than € 530 000 for Lebanon
August 12, 2020 News

Caritas across the world have raised more than € 530 000 for Lebanon

The capital of Lebanon is slowly recovering from the initial shock following a massive explosion which has shattered the port area. After the event local Caritas Lebanon offered immediate assistance – and to this date Caritas organizations from more than 10 countries in the world have made a contribution to directly support the victims of this disaster with an amount exceeding  € 530 000.
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