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Better sanitation and hygiene facilities for students in rural schools
April 29, 2024 News

Better sanitation and hygiene facilities for students in rural schools

Tackling the challenge to improve the education and health conditions for students in rural areas, a new project supported by European funding and implemented by schools and local public authorities, comes with concrete solutions. From January 2024 to December 2026, the project "Better sanitation and hygiene facilities for students in rural schools in Moldova" proposes activities aimed at providing students and the communities they belong to, a healthier and safer environment.

7 things you might not know about climate change
April 18, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 things you might not know about climate change

Climate change affects us all. But did you know that the most affected are those who contribute to the changing climate least? In Africa and the Middle East the outcomes of climate change are most noticeable and the big impact on agriculture leads to food and water shortages in many countries. These factors and more put people all over the whole world in danger of going into poverty or having to flee their homes. Discover 7 facts about how climate affects people in disadvantaged regions.

9 tips to save the planet and your wallet
April 11, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

9 tips to save the planet and your wallet

Are you concerned about the climate crisis and feel like there is nothing you can do about it as an individual? Everyone can protect our planet. Especially when a few simple steps can save not only the environment but also our money

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment
April 10, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment

At Caritas Czech Republic, we care about our planet. That is why we help protect it in several countries around the world. In Iraq and Zambia, we support farmers in adapting to climate change so that they can continue to grow and harvest successfully. In Moldova and Georgia, we are introducing the benefits of composting, and in Mongolia we are helping to prevent plastic waste from flooding the beautiful countryside. What else does Caritas Czech Republic do to protect the environment?

Peer supporters are crucial in supporting people with mental health problems, says Inga Cociorva, a peer supporter in Moldova
March 21, 2024 News

Peer supporters are crucial in supporting people with mental health problems, says Inga Cociorva, a peer supporter in Moldova

In Moldova, there is a clear need for the development of social and mental health services to provide proper support and care. Peer supporters are people with personal life experience in mental health who use their own experience to support others with similar conditions. With the support of Caritas Czech Republic, several recovered people have been trained for the role of peer supporter. We spoke to Inga Cociorva, whose own recovery experience led her to become a peer supporter.