October 8, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Success without borders: Businesses thriving in refugee settlements, post-war areas or underdeveloped mountain regions

Imagine living in a place where everyday obstacles are more difficult than anywhere else. And yet, even in these conditions, there are people who can overcome the toughest challenges. What they need, however, is support at the beginning - to take their lives into their own hands. In refugee settlements, post-war areas or underdeveloped mountain regions, successful entrepreneurs are born thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic. Today, their businesses not only provide for their families, but bring jobs and a chance for a better life to entire communities.  

October 3, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Farming is my favourite job, says Iraqi farmer Jibran

For centuries, the fertile Nineveh Plains in Iraq have provided an ideal place to farm. Until climate change began to hit the area hard. It is also affecting farmer Jibran, who is seeing his crops lost to drought and weather fluctuations. Caritas Czech Republic has supported Jibran to be able to farm despite the changing climate.

September 5, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Climate change is destroying our crops. Caritas Czech Republic helps us adapt, says Iraqi farmer Waseem

The so-called Fertile Crescent, about which we learn in school, is now suffering the consequences of climate change. Farmers in Iraq are facing crop failure due to drought and weather fluctuations. Caritas Czech Republic is helping them to adapt so that they can harvest despite climate change. Such as Waseem, who has received training in modern farming methods and irrigation systems.

August 13, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 reasons why women are important in humanitarian aid

Did you know that women make up over 40% of the half of a million humanitarian workers who provide frontline care during emergencies, wars and disasters? There are many reasons why it is essential to acknowledge the work women do in humanitarian aid, from providing emotional support to empowering young girls. Let us show you how women impact the humanitarian field.

August 7, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Our home became a ghost town overnight, says Anas from Iraq who ran away from ISIS with his family

Anas is a young tile setter from the Iraqi city of Karakosh who ran away from the invasion of the self-proclaimed Islamic State with his family to Erbil for several years. He did not have the financial resources and conditions to restart his business to support himself and his family. Today, Anas is working as a successful tile setter and and he is able to run his own business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic. 

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