February 21, 2024 News

Ghufran started her cooking business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Iraq is still suffering the consequences of years of armed conflict and political unrest. The country was hit hardest by the invasion of the self-proclaimed Islamic State, which forced millions of Iraqis to flee their homes. One of them is Ghufran, whom Caritas Czech Republic helped launch a cooking business.

February 4, 2024 News

From a motorcycle workshop to a store selling ornamental fish: How Caritas Czech Republic supports small business owners in Iraq

Apart from being the most fertile area in Iraq, the Nineveh province in the north of the country is also known for being the historic homeland of one of the oldest Christian communities. In 2014, many of its members fled their homes in fear of persecution by the self-proclaimed Islamic State. Some returned in 2017, only to find their towns and businesses devastated. Caritas Czech Republic helps them relaunch their old businesses and find new ways to provide for themselves.

January 30, 2024 News

“Our life is better now,” says Shaymaa, who opened a household goods store thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Even though life in Iraq has become relatively stable after the defeat of the Islamic State in 2019, more than a million people remain internally displaced due to a complex political and volatile security situation. One of them is Shaymaa, whom Caritas Czech Republic supported to relaunch her household goods resell business in the camp where she lives. 

January 16, 2024 News

How Iraqi farmers rebuild their farms thanks to Caritas Czech Republic’s support

The Nineveh plains in northern Iraq are called the breadbasket of the country. When in 2014 the self-proclaimed Islamic State occupied the region, it seized and destroyed land, seeds, grains, crops, and equipment from local farmers, who had to flee their homes. After the defeat of the jihadist group, many of them have succeeded in reviving their farms with the support of Caritas Czech Republic.

January 9, 2024 News

Sarah had to flee ISIS. Now, she runs a sewing business  

Sarah is a 58-year-old mother of six from Iraq. She never finished her education as she was busy taking care of the household. After having to flee her hometown because of the so-called Islamic State, Sarah found a skill that could help her provide for her family: sewing. Caritas Czech Republic helped her grow her business through providing her with a business management training and a grant, with which she could invest in better equipment.

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