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Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet the Head of our department Jiří Škvor
December 10, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet the Head of our department Jiří Škvor

Would you like to know more about the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation department in Caritas Czech Republic? We launched a series of interviews with our colleagues who will tell you more about our work across the world. This time we interviewed Jiří Škvor, the Head of the Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation department.
Caritas Czech Republic will provide modern medical equipment to a paediatric hospital in Cambodia
December 9, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Czech Republic will provide modern medical equipment to a paediatric hospital in Cambodia

Caritas Czech Republic has been helping to improve maternal and newborn healthcare in Cambodia for a long time. This time we will equip the National Paediatric Hospital in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with the necessary medical equipment. Providing the necessary medical devices to the hospital and the associated training of local staff will help to reduce neonatal and under-five mortality rates and reduce maternal mortality.
The IHRA 2021 Inspiration Forum introduced innovations in humanitarian and development aid
December 6, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

The IHRA 2021 Inspiration Forum introduced innovations in humanitarian and development aid

On Wednesday, 10 November, the first IHRA Inspiration Forum took place at the Spojka in Karlin. Experts from NGOs and the private sector came together to discuss innovations that help address current development challenges. The event was created as part of the Labyrinth 2030 project and organized by Caritas Czech Republic together with the Czech Forum for Development Cooperation FoRs.
When a parent fails to pay child support from now on the government can help out
December 3, 2021 News

When a parent fails to pay child support from now on the government can help out

The number of single parents is increasing year by year in the Czech Republic, and the current economic situation is putting many of them in great financial difficulties. Especially when these people lose their regular monthly income for a while or deal with lengthy disputes with the other parent who does not pay the child support. Starting this July, the state should provide at least partial relief to single parents in the latter case through the payment of so-called substitute maintenance. 
Caritas will provide help to people affected by tornado for at least another year
December 3, 2021 News

Caritas will provide help to people affected by tornado for at least another year

The Diocesan Caritas Brno has the largest revenue of the charity collection in its history. The inhabitants of the Czech Republic sent there over 345 million Czech crowns to people affected by the June tornado in South Moravia.
Six Ways Caritas Czech Republic Supports the Youth in Zambia
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.
Debtors money in a protected account is untouchable for the bailiff
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.
Red Wednesday will support people persecuted for their faith around the world
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.
One day at Caritas Czech Republic's mission: Come with us to Mongolia
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.
Masoud's story: How a Caritas grant helped him rebuild his life after he lost everything in the war
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.
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