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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.

Best of 2021 in Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia
January 7, 2022 CCR-Zambia

Best of 2021 in Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia

Just like 2020, the year 2021 was a year like no other. We had our highs and lows. It was more like a roller-coaster especially with the outbreaks of new Covid-19 variants. Despite the challenges that affected many, including Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia, there were definitely moments that we cannot forget. Let us take you through our moments of 2021 that should be remembered. 

The Czech Republic lacks support for the social economy and entrepreneurship
December 27, 2021 News

The Czech Republic lacks support for the social economy and entrepreneurship

We are monitoring the unemployment rate and rejoicing at its consistently low value (it fell further to 2.6 percent in October!). We are interested in how to support economic growth so that the gross domestic product grows. But does this growth always bring development to society, does it increase the quality of human life? And are those who do not benefit from economic expansion and remain unemployed just people who do not want to work?

People at the street looking unkempt give a distorted picture of homelessness
December 27, 2021 News

People at the street looking unkempt give a distorted picture of homelessness

The Charitas Czech Republic helps the poor across the whole country. We run several social services and some of them can be used by people without a home. „Many of our clients are motivated to take care of themselves. It is not a group of people we see on the streets in unkempt condition“, says Stanislav Fiala, director of the St. Theresa Shelter Home, disproving the myth of homelessness. He reveals how the social services managed to fight the coronavirus in the interview. 

Contribute to the Three Kings Collection 2022
December 20, 2021 News

Contribute to the Three Kings Collection 2022

The Three Kings Collection is the largest charity fundraiser in the Czech Republic. Every year, more than 70,000 volunteers join its organization and the process of caroling and collecting tens of millions of crowns (in 2020 it was over 130 million, in total 1.5 billion crowns for the entire existence of the collection).

The Autumn food drive in Czechia collected 520 tonnes of food and 60 tonnes of drugstore products
December 15, 2021 News

The Autumn food drive in Czechia collected 520 tonnes of food and 60 tonnes of drugstore products

On Saturday, November 20, a Food Collection took place throughout the Czech Republic, where a total of incredible 410 tons of food and drugstore products were raised. A number of local charities from our Caritas network took part in the autumn round of Food Collection.