Stories

Layla lost her home and job because of the Syrian war. Caritas helped her fulfil her dreams
April 6, 2022 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Layla lost her home and job because of the Syrian war. Caritas helped her fulfil her dreams

This year marks the eleventh anniversary of the conflict in Syria. The city of Kafr Nabl in the northwest region was turned into a ghost town during the civil war. The place, which was controlled by anti-government forces at the beginning of the war, was first bombed by the Russian air force and later got under the control of the Syrian army. Most civilians fled the area, including Layla Ibrahim Kadur, who left her home and job in ruins.

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.