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Moldovans are kind and hospitable and their food is also great, says Evžen Diviš
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.
Caritas Czech Republic will implement telemedicine in 8 districts of the country
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.
There is hope for young refugees in Zambia thanks to DAFI Scholarships
November 9, 2021 CCR-Zambia

There is hope for young refugees in Zambia thanks to DAFI Scholarships

Education is very important, but it is not always easily accessible, especially for refugees who cannot afford the university tuition fees. But for refugees in Zambia, the story is different as they can take advantage of the DAFI scholarship programme that offers refugees the opportunity to pursue a university degree.

Merciful Summer has already begun. Get to know the process of debt relief
November 9, 2021 News

Merciful Summer has already begun. Get to know the process of debt relief

In July this year, the Parliament of the Czech Republic approved an amendment to the Execution Act, which also includes the so-called Merciful Summer. This time-limited measure should help tens of thousands of people break out of the debt trap.
New Caritas App makes the nurses work easier while caring for patients in the field
November 9, 2021 News

New Caritas App makes the nurses work easier while caring for patients in the field

Caritas Czech Republic takes a lead even in technologies. As a first in Czechia, Caritas Czech Republic launches its mobile app thanks to which all the professional manuals with clear explanations will be available immediately for nurses in-home care, meaning those caring for patients in the field every day. It is about nursing care standards that are obligatory for nurses in the field. 
Merciful Summer gives debtors in foreclosure chance to live new life
November 2, 2021 News

Merciful Summer gives debtors in foreclosure chance to live new life

Over the years, the debts of countless people in the Czech Republic have increased many times over due to high penalties. The unfavorable situation led them into a debt trap, from which almost no one can get out on their own. An amendment to the Enforcement Order and Civil Procedure Code, the so-called Merciful Summer, should help the indebted to solve this difficult situation. It will allow debtors with a court-ordered execution to pay only the debt itself - the so-called principal - without interest and penalties. However, this option will be limited in time, which is necessary to be wary of.
Caritas Czech Republic nurses discussed personal shortage
October 21, 2021 News

Caritas Czech Republic nurses discussed personal shortage

The alarming shortage of nursing staff across the whole republic, the obstacles in legislation that make addressing the situation difficult, but also an analysis of reasons leading to today´s situation and what solutions are on offer, were the main topics of the Round Table where representatives of Qualitas Optima 2020 and Gratia futurum 913 organizations met. The expert meeting took place for the first time ever in mid-September in Marianeum Hotel in Prague.
Zugdidi Screening Center Saves the Lives of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Population
October 19, 2021 CCR-Georgia

Zugdidi Screening Center Saves the Lives of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Population

Thanks to the financial support from Czech Development Agency (CzechAid), Caritas Czech Republic has been conducting information campaigns on cancer prevention and early detection in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region since 2010. Initially, our organization provided medical examinations in the villages through a mobile clinic. However, for further medical services, locals had to travel to Tbilisi. In 2019, with the financial support from CzechAid, Caritas Czech Republic built Zugdidi Screening Center that enables the population of West Georgia to receive state screening services on the spot.
Caritas will appreciate the dedicated work of its staff, volunteers and supporters in the St. Vitus
October 18, 2021 News

Caritas will appreciate the dedicated work of its staff, volunteers and supporters in the St. Vitus

The Caritas Czech Republic Prize has been awarded since 2008. It is a thanks and a recognition for the dedicated work of excellent employees, volunteers or supporters of Caritas. At the same time, we consider it a reminder of the feast of the patron saint Vincent de Paul (September 27).
Exhibition Vietnam Stories: How do Vietnamese live in the Czech Republic?
October 8, 2021 News

Exhibition Vietnam Stories: How do Vietnamese live in the Czech Republic?

In the Czech Republic, the Vietnamese are not only mini-market owners and middle-aged businessmen. There are also seniors, children, teenagers and progressive youngsters. The third Vietnamese generation is growing up here. We invite you to the travelling photographic exhibition by leading documentary photographer Jindřich Štreit.
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