June 13, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees and internally displaced people get on their feet

Despite prejudice, refugees are not people who wait with their hand out for help. On the contrary, they want to study, work and, above all, be self-sufficient. But in a new country, far from home and in an unfamiliar environment, it is difficult for them to achieve self-sufficiency. Yet all it takes is a helping hand at the beginning for refugees to be able to stand on their own feet again. Caritas Czech Republic is lending them this helping hand. What does our help look like?

May 28, 2023 Stories

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 20, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

How climate change is affecting the lives of people in developing countries

The temperature of our planet has already risen by 1.1ºC compared to pre-industrial times. This change is significantly affecting communities in poor regions. Whether it is farmers starving due to crop failure or people becoming homeless by hurricanes and floods, climate change is having a major impact on their quality of life. More than 100 million people around the world are currently dependent on humanitarian assistance due to disasters or loss of livelihoods caused by climate change.

April 13, 2023 Stories

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 11, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment

We care about our planet. That is why we help protect it in several countries around the world. We are introducing innovative solutions for farmers in Zambia to help them adapt to climate change, planting resilient trees in Iraq and improving waste management in Moldova. What else is Caritas Czech Republic doing to protect the environment?

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