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A significant step for inclusion: Caritas Czech Republic inaugurates Supported Housing in Moldova
January 23, 2024 News

A significant step for inclusion: Caritas Czech Republic inaugurates Supported Housing in Moldova

Caritas Czech Republic has opened a Supported Housing in the city of Glodeni, Moldova - a space dedicated to safety, care, and inclusion. The residents of this home will be people with mental health problems who will have the opportunity to develop domestic, relational and communication skills, as well as participate in socio-cultural activities in the community.

We have put our lives on hold, say two Ukrainian sisters who have taken refuge in Moldova
January 10, 2024 News

We have put our lives on hold, say two Ukrainian sisters who have taken refuge in Moldova

Svetlana and Victoria, two sisters from Odesa, Ukraine, had a comfortable and peaceful life until the outbreak of the war. When the bombings intensified, the sisters, aged 39 and 36, along with their elderly  father and children, embarked on a search for a safe refuge, which they eventually found in the town of Comrat in Moldova.

Best of 2023 in Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova
January 3, 2024 News

Best of 2023 in Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova

In 2023, we have focused on strengthening and improving social services in Moldova by continuing to bring sustainable changes to the system. We introduced two new services for medico-social care centres: occupational therapy and intergenerational clubs. We organised activities to integrate Ukrainian refugees into local communities and promoted civic activism by building bridges between generations. 

7 Christmas recipes from around the world: Discover the taste of Syria, Zambia or Ukraine
December 18, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 Christmas recipes from around the world: Discover the taste of Syria, Zambia or Ukraine

Have you ever heard of dishes like Buuz, Yalanji or Satsivi? This Christmas, try delicious meals from around the world. We have prepared recipes for you together with colleagues from all the countries where Caritas Czech Republic helps people in need.

Do you know what chichilaki, pacha, or Tsagaan Sa is? Visit Christmas in countries where Caritas Czech Republic is helping
December 11, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Do you know what chichilaki, pacha, or Tsagaan Sa is? Visit Christmas in countries where Caritas Czech Republic is helping

Preparations for the biggest holidays of the year are in full swing. Decorated homes as well as public places, Christmas sweets, carols, carps and potato salad are essential part of Christmas celebrations in the Czech Republic. But what about in other parts of the world, in countries where Caritas Czech Republic works? Do they celebrate Christmas in Iraq, Mongolia, or Zambia? What does this part of the year mean to different cultures?