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6 reasons why the number of forcibly displaced people in the world hits record high
June 21, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 reasons why the number of forcibly displaced people in the world hits record high

There is now a record number of people worldwide who had to flee their homes. At the end of last year, displaced people exceeded 117 million. The number almost doubled over the last decade. The vast majority were displaced by war or ethnic and other violence. Behind these numbers lie countless human tragedies. Why has the number of forcibly displaced risen for the twelfth year in a row and reached a record high?

Caritas Czech Republic joins new training initiative to strengthen social services in Moldova
June 20, 2024 News

Caritas Czech Republic joins new training initiative to strengthen social services in Moldova

Galina is a resilient 70-year-old from Dorotcaia, Dubasari district, Moldova, who has been courageously battling Parkinson's disease for many years now. Living alone since her husband passed away many years ago, Galina has found support through Caritas Czech Republic and AO Homecare. Since 2022, Galina received both medical and social aid from us.

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic supports refugees to become self-sufficient
June 10, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic supports refugees to become self-sufficient

There are currently more than 122 million displaced people in the world. Whether they have fled abroad or stayed in their countries, they are trying to start again from zero in new places. Refugees, despite many prejudices, do not wait with their hand out for help, but instead want to work, study and stand on their own two feet. But they need support at the beginning to succeed. Caritas Czech Republic is helping them to do just that.

I feel supported and cared for in every way, shares Svetlana, who lives in a supported housing in Moldova
May 30, 2024 News

I feel supported and cared for in every way, shares Svetlana, who lives in a supported housing in Moldova

Moldova remains among the poorest countries in Europe. The health and social care sector face a shortage of staff who can provide care for the elderly people and others in need, like 55-year-old Svetlana. Caritas Czech Republic has opened 2 supported housing centres across the country to provide vulnerable people with the care they need.

Helping people to make their lives easier is my passion, says Alexandr from Moldova, a telemedicine volunteer
May 24, 2024 News

Helping people to make their lives easier is my passion, says Alexandr from Moldova, a telemedicine volunteer

20-year-old Alexandr, a future medical assistant studying at Bălți College of Medicine in Moldova, dedicates his time as a volunteer at the Rebeca home care centre in Bălți, which was opened by Caritas Czech Republic. Together with other volunteers, he helps elderly people to benefit from remote medical consultations via the telemedicine platform. He shared with us his motivation for joining the programme and how this journey has changed his personal life also.