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August 10, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas launches appeal to help flood-stricken Slovenia

Devastating floods hit Slovenia in early August. It affected more than two-thirds of the country and killed four people. The water destroyed or damaged many houses and public infrastructure. The estimated damage now stands at EUR 500 million. Caritas Czech Republic is releasing money from its emergency fund and has launched an appeal. The proceeds will go to Caritas Slovenia, which has been helping on the ground since the beginning of the crisis.

August 2, 2023 CCR-Iraq

Bidaa from Iraq has grown her business and plans to go to college, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Bidaa Mohammed is, a 26-year-old girl from Al-Amiriah district, Anbar Governorate in Iraq. She was born into a large family; her mother was a seamstress and passed on this tradition to her. During the ISIS control of Anbar governorate, Bidaa and her family stayed in the Al-Amiriah district. It has been three years since she started her tailoring profession. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Bidaa can now sew more clothes and grow her customer circle.

July 14, 2023 CCR-Zambia

We are now able to save and get loans, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic and their savings group initiative, say women from rural Zambia

Twikatane Savings Group started on 1 January 2017 in Mwansabombwe district of Luapula Province. It is a self-formed savings group that began with 20 members but has grown to 35 members. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia and FSDZ for introducing the savings group initiative to them, all the group members are now able to save and get loans.

May 28, 2023 CCR-Iraq

Meet the five electrical engineers who were hired by the same company after participating in on-the-job training, organised by Caritas Czech Republic

Aland, Ahmed, Mostafa, Omar, and Mo’men are all fresh young graduates from Kirkuk, Iraq, who participated in Caritas Czech Republic’s project and received two months of on-the-job training. Later they were hired by the same company they received their training from. These five young men are now working in their profession, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic.

April 13, 2023 CCR-Iraq

Diyari found a job and can provide for her family thanks to Caritas Czech Republic in Iraq

Diyari Salam, a 24-year-old female from Kirkuk, has long wanted to find a reliable job to support her family financially. She lives with her sick mother and four siblings, the father left them without any support. She applied to many places after graduation but had not found a job. Yet, she found the kind of work she wanted the most after participating in the On-the-Job Training project organised by Caritas Czech Republic in Iraq. Thanks to the training, Diyari has a job she likes and an income to cover her family's expenses.

April 9, 2023 CCR-Iraq

How is Easter celebrated in Iraq

Did you know that Iraqis celebrate Easter? The Christian minority in Iraq marks it on the 50th day of fasting. What does Easter look like in Iraq and what dishes are traditionally prepared during this holiday?

March 8, 2023 CCR-Iraq

Behind the scenes of Caritas Czech Republic: Meet Onelda Perndreca, our Acting Country Director for Iraq

Would you like to know what is it like to manage Caritas Czech Republic’s office in Iraq? We spoke to Onelda Perndreca, Acting Country Director of our office in Iraq, and asked her what she likes about working at Caritas Czech Republic and what her job entails.

March 8, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps Turkey and Syria affected by the earthquake

The catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday 6th of February has claimed more than 52,000 lives. The earthquake affected up to 26 million locals. People in the affected areas are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Caritas Czech Republic is helping on the ground thanks to funds from the Caritas for Turkey and Syria fundraising campaign. What does our help look like?

February 26, 2023 CCR-Iraq

Morouj fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher thanks to Caritas Czech Republic in Iraq

Morouj Yunis, a 24-year-old woman from Mosul, Iraq, always wanted to become a teacher. After graduating from the College of Education, she applied to many places, but unfortunately, all the responses were negative. Nevertheless, Morouj was able to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher after participating in the On-the-Job Training project organized by Caritas Czech Republic in Iraq. Thanks to the training, Morouj is more assertive and no longer afraid of interacting with people.

February 23, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic still supports people affected by the war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has been going on for a year. During this time, millions of people have lost their homes, their ability to provide for their families, and their normal, decent life. From the first day of the war, Caritas Czech Republic has been helping Ukrainians who are suffering because of Russian aggression.

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