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Caritas will train Ukrainians in crisis psychological assistance
February 27, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas will train Ukrainians in crisis psychological assistance

Caritas Czech Republic is organizing a training in crisis psychological support for Caritas Ukraine staff on Monday, 28th February. Psychologists from the Czech Fire Rescue Corps will train our Ukrainian colleagues on how to provide psychological care to people affected by the ongoing war. A similar training took place in 2015. Due to the Russian invasion, our colleagues in Ukraine had to interrupt their social and health care programmes in many parts of the country. However, they are determined to provide the necessary psychosocial assistance for those affected by the difficult situation  the last days. 

Caritas is helping in Ukraine despite ongoing fighting
February 27, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas is helping in Ukraine despite ongoing fighting

The security and humanitarian situation in Ukraine is critical. Caritas is helping the war-affected population despite the ongoing fighting. It is helping internally displaced people to secure basic needs - water, food, shelter - and providing psychological support. Caritas Czech Republic has sent the first part of financial aid to Ukraine, and is providing assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to the Czech Republic.

Statement of the Board of Directors of the Caritas Czech Republic on the crisis in Ukraine
February 23, 2022 News

Statement of the Board of Directors of the Caritas Czech Republic on the crisis in Ukraine

The Caritas Czech Republic is against war and violence that brings only hardship and suffering to innocent people. The conflict in eastern Ukraine has claimed around fourteen thousand unnecessarily ruined lives since 2014 and affected lives of millions of od people. We condemn the act of aggression by Russia against Ukraine and its citizens, and we call upon all politicians to stand for a just and peaceful solution to this situation. We also declare that we are ready to help any potential victims.

We launched an appeal Caritas for Ukraine
February 22, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

We launched an appeal Caritas for Ukraine

In response to the entry of Russian armed forces into the territory of Ukraine and the resulting risk of further escalation of the armed conflict, Caritas Czech Republic announces a public collection to help the inhabitants of the affected areas. At the same time, we have released half a million crowns from our emergency fund for immediate aid.

Caritas CARES 2021 report opens the topic of poverty in Czechia
February 18, 2022 News

Caritas CARES 2021 report opens the topic of poverty in Czechia

In cooperation with Caritas Europa, we publish the fourth Caritas CARES 2021 report and present its conclusions at an expert conference. It is entitled „A more inclusive labor market: making sure no one is left behind.“

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.