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Caritas Czech Republic brings more support and sustainability to home care services in Moldova
October 5, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic brings more support and sustainability to home care services in Moldova

Caritas Czech Republic has taken another step towards improving social services by launching a new initiative aimed at improving the home care landscape in Moldova. The new project, launched in partnership with Homecare Association, aspires to improve the quality and sustainability of social services and home care for vulnerable people.

Without telemedicine, I might not have been alive today, says Vasile from Moldova
September 22, 2023 News

Without telemedicine, I might not have been alive today, says Vasile from Moldova

Telemedicine is an innovative way of using technology to provide remote health and care services to vulnerable people, such as the elderly, those with reduced mobility or those living in remote areas. Telemedicine has also become a beacon of hope for Vasile, a 74-year-old resident of the village of Cărbuna in Moldova. Remote care services provided by Caritas Czech Republic have given Vasile back hope and improved his quality of life.

Craft puts people of poor regions on their feet and rebuilds post-war areas
September 21, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Craft puts people of poor regions on their feet and rebuilds post-war areas

For people in disadvantaged regions, mastering a craft is a path to financial self-sufficiency. In places dealing with the impacts of war, it is a significant contributor to their reconstruction. For example, a welding workshop in Iraq, a restaurant in a refugee settlement in Zambia or a traditional jewellery shop in Georgia have all been created thanks to our help.

4 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid
September 4, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

4 innovations Caritas Czech Republic uses in humanitarian and development aid

What do you think of when you hear the words humanitarian and development aid? Innovations may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but in fact they have been an important part of helping people in need in recent years. Innovations make the work of humanitarian organisations more efficient and sustainable, and help reach affected people faster. How does Caritas Czech Republic provide help thanks to innovations?

The war in Ukraine forced Maia to flee to Moldova. With our help, she can provide a decent life for her family
August 23, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

The war in Ukraine forced Maia to flee to Moldova. With our help, she can provide a decent life for her family

Moldova, a country of three million people, has taken in more than 700,000 refugees since the start of the war in Ukraine, and around 100,000 remain in the country. 41-year-old Maia from Kharkiv also headed here and found refuge with relatives along with her son. The cash support from Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova is helping the family to overcome a financially challenging period.