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4 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid
September 4, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

4 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid

What do you think of when you hear the words humanitarian and development aid? Innovations may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but in fact they have been an important part of helping people in need in recent years. Innovations make the work of humanitarian organisations more efficient and sustainable, and help reach affected people faster. How does Caritas Czech Republic provide help thanks to innovations?

The Islamic State burnt his farm three times. Sami did not give up and is now farming again
August 25, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

The Islamic State burnt his farm three times. Sami did not give up and is now farming again

Sami Nouh Daboul is a persistent farmer from Iraq. His family are Assyrian Christians who were targeted by ISIS during its rule over Iraq. They had to flee to safety but found their way back home after the so-called Islamic State left. Sami received crucial assistance from Caritas Czech Republic to rebuild his farm and get back on his feet.

Bidaa from Iraq has grown her business and plans to go to college, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
August 2, 2023 Stories

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.

Muna from Iraq can provide for her family as a single mother thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
June 29, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Muna from Iraq can provide for her family as a single mother thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Muna Abdullah Bazy is a 35 years old mother of six children from Iraq. She could not finish her education because she got married young and had to take care of the family. But her husband abandoned Muna and their children. Muna suddenly became a single mother and did not know how to provide for her family. Until she received a business training and a grant from Caritas Czech Republic.

Kameran from Iraq can now carry on his family's farming tradition
June 19, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Kameran from Iraq can now carry on his family's farming tradition

Kameran comes from a large family, his dad and grandfather were both farmers. Kameran himself has a wife and four children. The entire family had to flee Bashiqa, near Mosul, in 2014 because of the self-proclaimed Islamic State. They found refuge in the Iraqi Kurdistan town of Duhok.