Adult literacy courses in Zambia continue
For the last six years, we have been organizing regular classes in Zambia that provide adults with basic education. Sixty individuals in Mukonchi and Solwezi are learning how to read and write in their adult years.
The Faces of Love – prevention of human trafficking and violence
Norwegian Grants, in conjunction with Nadace Open Society Fund of Prague, enabled Project Magdala, a service of Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague, and the project’s partners to implement the project “Tváře Lásky (The Faces of Love).”
Read more information and news from The Faces of Love project.
Ethnic Czechs from Ukraine mark first year in their old-new homeland
A year has now passed since the start of a government sponsored repatriation program for ethnic Czechs from Ukraine. In its initial stage over two hundred people asked to return to their old homeland over the unstable situation in the country and hundreds more want to take advantage of the opportunity to resettle in the Czech Republic. The Czech Radio broadcast an interview with Jarmila Lomozová from the Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague, which has been assisting their integration. Broadcast Archive.
The training for experts on stopping human trafficking was devoted to an innovative strategy
The training held in Madrid from February 8th to 12th took place within the Project Chance and Challenge - Improve assistance services for child and youth victims by developing innovative support programs, a project funded by the European Commission, through the Erasmus Plus Program, Strategic Partnerships.
Launch of Caritas Cares country report
Caritas Czech Republic launched its Caritas Cares country report on 2 February. This report describes the main challenges related to poverty and social inclusion in the Czech Republic and provides recommendations for policy makers to address these challenges.
Three Kings Procession launched the Collection
Men dressed as the Three Kings, Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspar, rode camels in the historical core of Prague and across the Charles bridge during the traditional Three Kings Procession on January 3, 2016. The procession was organized by The Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague.
Caritas organized training for experts on stopping human trafficking
During the period November 23-27, 2015, Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague organized training sessions for specialists devoted to stopping human trafficking. The event took place in Prague and brought together Romanian, Spanish and Czech experts.
Czech Hospital in Uganda Receives Award for Exemplary Infirmary Care
The St. Charles Lwanga Buikwe Hospital has received the Celestýn Opitz Award, which goes to outstanding personalities or projects that set an example in care-giving to the infirm or otherwise needy. It is being awarded by the Hospitaller Order of the Brothers of Saint John of God.
The Three Kings Collection: children in the lead role of the charity fund-raiser of the year
The Three Kings Collection organized by Charita Czech Republic is the largest and most trusted charity event in the Czech Republic and one that reflects the true Christmas spirit. Jarmila Lomozová of Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague came to the Czech Radio to talk about this annual highlight: Broadcast Archive.
Parenting Skills Support for Single Mothers
The Parenting Skills Support for Single Mothers project is an innovative program concerned with the development of mothers’ parenting personalities and skills. The creator of this comprehensive program, which was first implemented in 2012, is the personnel of Caritas of the Archdiocese of Prague, who have drawn on their many years of experience working with single mothers, especially with those living temporarily in the shelter.
