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4 ways humanitarian aid from Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova restores hope in the lives of refugees
August 19, 2023 News

4 ways humanitarian aid from Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova restores hope in the lives of refugees

Every year, on 19th of August, the world commemorates World Humanitarian Day. This special day recognizes and celebrates the contribution and dedication of humanitarian workers who have devoted their lives to serving the most vulnerable people around the globe. From the very first day of the war in Ukraine, Caritas Czech Republic has been involved in assisting refugees in Moldova by providing immediate humanitarian aid.

Caritas Czech Republic improves access to medical and social care in Moldova through telemedicine
August 3, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic improves access to medical and social care in Moldova through telemedicine

In a digital world, telemedicine represents a promising innovation in providing medical and social care services to elderly individuals, those with reduced mobility, or those living in isolated areas. Caritas Czech Republic supports the development of a medical and social care system in Moldova and, in partnership with the Homecare Association, offers telemedicine consultations within 8 medical and social centres across the country.

Caritas Czech Republic facilitates psychological supervision for professionals in Moldova
July 12, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic facilitates psychological supervision for professionals in Moldova

Professionals in fields like social workers, mental health workers or caregivers, can benefit from essential support in their professional development through a supervisor. Supervisors provide guidance and constructive feedback to the professionals they supervise, and as a result help them to contribute to their personal and professional growth. Caritas Czech Republic, in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health Care Development, launched the first Professional Training Course in Psychosocial Supervision in Moldova.

7 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees and internally displaced people get on their feet
June 13, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees and internally displaced people get on their feet

Despite prejudice, refugees are not people who wait with their hand out for help. On the contrary, they want to study, work and, above all, be self-sufficient. But in a new country, far from home and in an unfamiliar environment, it is difficult for them to achieve self-sufficiency. Yet all it takes is a helping hand at the beginning for refugees to be able to stand on their own feet again. Caritas Czech Republic is lending them this helping hand. What does our help look like?

I feel needed because I help local children and the refugee community, says Aliona about her new life in Moldova
June 12, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

I feel needed because I help local children and the refugee community, says Aliona about her new life in Moldova

The war in Ukraine has been going on for 15 long months. Neighboring Moldova has taken in more than 700,000 refugees since the war began and around 100,000 remain in the country. Among them is 41-year-old Aliona, who fled Ukraine with her family. Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova offered her a helping hand. Aliona started helping at the local rehabilitation center immediately after her arrival and is happy that her work is making a difference.