Taiwan pairs with Czech Salvation Army to help displaced Ukrainian youth

Prague, Oct. 24 (CNA) Taiwan on Thursday signed an agreement with the Salvation Army of the Czech Republic to support a project helping young Ukrainian refugees rebuild their lives.

The donation pledge to Salvation Army's "The Nest" project was inked by Taiwan's top envoy to the Czech Republic, Remus Chen (陳立國), and Jan Desenský, director of the Czech Salvation Army's Central Bohemian Region.

According to Klára Šimáčková Laurenčíková, the Czech government commissioner for human rights, who witnessed the signing ceremony, the Nest project aims to create a safe space for Ukrainian youths seeking refuge in the Czech Republic.

Laurenčíková praised the Nest project for highlighting humanitarian social responsibility and its ability to bridge international partners.

At the ceremony, Chen said that the event was symbolic of Taiwan and the Czech Republic working together to support Ukraine, providing care to the underprivileged.

Taiwan's donations will go towards supporting community activities, housing and providing counseling, adding that Taiwan's money will help underage Ukrainian refugees rebuild hope and a sense of belonging.

Chen went on to add that Taiwan has been providing humanitarian support to Ukrainian refugees through Czech philanthropic organizations such as the Czech Red Cross and People in Need.

The collaborations have seen Taiwan help with rescue and reconstruction.

"Taiwan will firmly stand with Ukraine," Chen said at the ceremony.

Meanwhile, Desenský said he was grateful people are paying attention to displaced Ukrainian youths in the Czech Republic.

He added that the Salvation Army of the Czech Republic is happy to help the underprivileged youths with financial and occupational support.