We help where we are needed. We provide immediate humanitarian aid to people affected by war or natural disaster. As part of our development cooperation, we help people to cut loose and make a living. We focus on the development of health care and social protection as well as  rural development and environmental protection and actively work on systemic changes in Iraq.

March 27, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Maysun had to flee her home because of the Islamic State. Today, she runs a successful restaurant in Iraq

Being a single mother is not easy, especially in a country like Iraq. As the head of her family, Maysun has long struggled financially and has barely been able to support her loved ones. Her situation worsened when the self-declared Islamic State took over her town, and Maysun and her family had to leave for several years. Upon return, she found out that her house had been robbed. Caritas Czech Republic helped Maysun to have a fresh start and open her own restaurant.

March 8, 2023 Interviews

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 6, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Women play an essential role in humanitarian aid. Why are they so important?

What is it like to be a woman affected by war or natural disaster? What do women and girls need in such situations? This is often better understood by other women, humanitarian aid workers. Up to 40 per cent of the more than half a million aid workers worldwide are women. Our colleagues, women humanitarian and development aid workers, explain why they think it is important for women to be involved in this field.

March 5, 2023 Ongoing projects

Promoting Youth Employability, Entrepreneurship and Engagement in Local Economic Recovery and Development in Duhok and Ninawa

Full Name: Promoting Youth Employability, Entrepreneurship and Engagement in Local Economic Recovery and Development in Duhok and Ninawa 

March 5, 2023 Ongoing projects

Promoting work-based learning programmes for the host communities, Syrian refugees, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Duhok and Nineveh Governorates

Full Name: Promoting work-based learning programmes for the host communities, Syrian refugees, and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Duhok and Nineveh Governorates