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111 years of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Migration as a bridge between nations and cultures
October 3, 2025 Charita Česká republika

111 years of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees: Migration as a bridge between nations and cultures

The World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which this year falls on the weekend of 4–5 October, serves as a reminder that migrants are not a threat, but rather a bridge between divided communities. The message of Pope Leo XIV, stating that “migrants are missionaries of hope and peace,” points the way towards solidarity and the building of a more cohesive society. 

Creating safer and inclusive schools though Caritas Czech Republic´s work in Moldova
October 2, 2025 News

Creating safer and inclusive schools though Caritas Czech Republic´s work in Moldova

Caritas Czech Republic in Moldova, with financial support from the European Union and the Czech Development Agency, marks a significant milestone in its project aimed at improving hygiene and sanitation conditions in rural schools. The first two educational institutions located in the north of the country - Dimitrie Cantemir Gymnasium in Glodeni and the Gymnasium in Cobusca Nouă, Anenii Noi district - have completed renovation and construction works to provide modern sanitation facilities.  

Hunger, displacement, exhaustion – Gaza on the brink of survival
September 18, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Hunger, displacement, exhaustion – Gaza on the brink of survival

The situation in Gaza has deteriorated dramatically in recent weeks, and the humanitarian crisis continues. People face ongoing displacement, attacks, food shortages and uncertainty about what the next day will bring. Despite the expansion of the Israeli military offensive in Gaza City and the worsening security conditions, Caritas Czech Republic remains active, continuing to support the most vulnerable.

"I no longer remember what food tastes like," said the girl in Gaza. Her words echo the reality humanitarian workers face every day
August 19, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

"I no longer remember what food tastes like," said the girl in Gaza. Her words echo the reality humanitarian workers face every day

Since May, Ola has been coordinating social work in southern Gaza. Despite her own exhaustion and painful losses, she helps every day those who have lost their homes, suffer from hunger, or need psychological support. Under the programme funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic and fundraiser Caritas for Gaza, Caritas provides basic healthcare, medicine distribution, crisis intervention, and training of local social workers and psychologists. We are among the few organisations with staff on the ground in the Gaza Strip, working to ensure that people there do not lose hope or access to support—a commitment we honour and reflect on the World Humanitarian Day.

Thousands displaced in southern Syria – Security and Humanitarian Situation Remains Critical
August 1, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Thousands displaced in southern Syria – Security and Humanitarian Situation Remains Critical

Caritas Czech Republic has been operating in the Turkish-Syrian border region since 2013. In February 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Syria and Turkey. In cooperation with our local partners, we provided on-site assistance – ranging from essential material aid to hygiene kits and warm clothing. In December 2024, the government of Bashar al-Assad came to an end, leaving the country in a state of fragility. Caritas continues to closely monitor the humanitarian situation across Syria, including in areas where we are not currently operating directly. One such region is the southern province of Al-Suwayda, where both the security and humanitarian conditions have deteriorated significantly in recent weeks.