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I admire Syrians for their perseverance, says Kateřina Velíšková
March 16, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

I admire Syrians for their perseverance, says Kateřina Velíšková

We were deeply affected by the news that war had broken out in Ukraine at the end of February. But unfortunately, war is not only raging there - in Syria, but fighting has also been going on for over eleven years and the local population is exhausted by a large humanitarian crisis. Caritas Czech Republic has been helping in Syria almost from the very beginning. Together with Kateřina Velíšková, Caritas’ coordinator for the Middle East, let's take a look back at nearly a decade of our work in the region.

Caritas Czech Republic has launched civil society project in Northwest Syria
March 15, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Czech Republic has launched civil society project in Northwest Syria

The civil war in Syria has been a harsh reality for the people there since 2011. Some of them left the country, but most of them left their homes but remain in Syria as internally displaced persons. Local civil society organizations focus, among other things, on humanitarian aid and development. Caritas Czech Republic has decided to support their efforts with a new project funded by the European Commission.

Hassan lost his entire family to the war in Syria. With our help, he has opened his own shop
March 15, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Hassan lost his entire family to the war in Syria. With our help, he has opened his own shop

The civil war in Syria has taken almost everything from Hassan Al Khaled. The bombing of Idlib killed his entire family, and Hassan himself lost his left leg, so he can only get around with the help of crutches. Thanks to an educational course from Caritas Czech Republic, Hassan opened his own small electronics shop and found new hope in life.

Nazmiah wants to open a shop for farmers in Syria
October 14, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Nazmiah wants to open a shop for farmers in Syria

Nazmiah is a young student who is facing an uncertain future living in Syria. Thanks to our trainings for young Syrians, she gained new knowledge about small projects and hopes to open her own shop with supplies for farmers.

Fares wants to open his own shoemaker's workshop in Syria
July 29, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Fares wants to open his own shoemaker's workshop in Syria

Syria used to be a beautiful country but now it is scarred by a long-running civil war, which affects lives of everyone in the region. The conflict has claimed the lives of almost half a million people. Millions others had their lives turned upside down. One of them is also Fares, whom we help with starting his shoemaker's business.