May 24, 2023 News

I never thought that Kharkiv subway would serve as a shelter for thousands of people, say refugees Lilia and Andrii from Ukraine

Lilia and Andrii Lykov are a retired couple from Kharkiv. Andrii worked in his youth as a subway builder. Now they fled the war in Ukraine and took refuge in Moldova. They came in search peace and quiet 1,200 km away from their home. They remember through tears their happy days in the city of Kharkiv, in Saltivka district - the largest residential area in Ukraine with a population of around 300,000 people.

May 8, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

The most important thing is to talk with them, says a caregiver about lonely seniors in Moldova

It is hard not to notice the beautiful chateau with a park near the main road when arriving in Taul, a small town in northern Moldova. It is the largest park in the country. Just outside the entrance is a light green building that is occupied by the St. Juliana Home Care Centre. Here, Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova is helping lonely seniors.

May 4, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Raisa from Moldova is dependent on the help of others. The services of a home care centre are a relief for her

Rural regions in Moldova are often home to lonely seniors. Young people often move abroad for job opportunities, leaving behind relatives who are unable or unwilling to leave. They often face loneliness, poverty, and inadequate health and social care. One of the lonely elderly women is 73-year-old Raisa from Taul village. Thanks to a home care centre opened by Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova, she is feeling much better.

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?

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.

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