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

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment
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?

Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees in Meheba Refugee Settlement in Zambia to form Savings groups
April 6, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees in Meheba Refugee Settlement in Zambia to form Savings groups

Financial freedom is just a dream for many people. Without education, they often have no idea how to achieve it. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia, a group of refugees living in the Meheba refugee settlement have attained financial freedom through a savings group, an initiative introduced to them by the organisation with support from UNHCR.

 It is almost impossible for us to imagine what people in Ukraine are going through, says General Secretary Jakub Líčka after his visit to Ukraine
March 24, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

It is almost impossible for us to imagine what people in Ukraine are going through, says General Secretary Jakub Líčka after his visit to Ukraine

Jakub Líčka, Secretary General of Caritas Czech Republic, has recently returned from an extensive trip to Ukraine. In addition to the western parts of the country, he also visited Kharkiv, Zaporozhye and the town of Bucha, and got up close to the front line. We talked to Jakub Líčka about his impressions of the country and how Ukraine has changed in the year of war.

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps Turkey and Syria affected by the earthquake
March 8, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps Turkey and Syria affected by the earthquake

The catastrophic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Monday 6th of February has claimed more than 52,000 lives. The earthquake affected up to 26 million locals. People in the affected areas are in urgent need of humanitarian aid. Caritas Czech Republic is helping on the ground thanks to funds from the Caritas for Turkey and Syria fundraising campaign. What does our help look like?