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A bill on housing shortage provided by initiative Za bydlení was submitted to the Czech Government
June 22, 2022 Charita Česká republika

A bill on housing shortage provided by initiative Za bydlení was submitted to the Czech Government

On Tuesday, June 7, experts from the Za bydlení initiative submitted a bill on housing support to government representatives. Housing shortage has been a burning issue in the Czech Republic for several years. The availability of housing is constantly deteriorating, so it is important to address the deepening crisis. The current government has pledged to prepare legislation to help find a way out during the first two years of its term.

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.

10 years of war in Syria. Caritas helps the most vulnerable people in the country
March 12, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

10 years of war in Syria. Caritas helps the most vulnerable people in the country

The war in Syria began 10 years ago. Since then, it has driven millions out of their homes, whether out of Syria or within the country. According to UN OCHA, 2.7 million internally displaced people live in north-eastern Syria, 1.6 million of them in refugee camps. Caritas Czech Republic has been working in Syria since 2013 and this year will help young people with livelihood.

What future for Syrians in Turkey?
July 11, 2016 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

What future for Syrians in Turkey?

Education is one of the key challenges for the Syrian refugees living in Turkey. Since the war began in 2011, 3 million refugees have come to Turkey. Half of them are children. Initially, those who could afford it sent their children to Syrian-curriculum private schools. Now it’s possible for their children to go to Turkish schools. Read more on caritas.org.