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November 15, 2023 News

Supporting home gardens and small-scale livestock farming in the Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia

Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia supports over 100 farmers in the Meheba refugee settlement to establish home gardens and raise small livestock. This initiative has provided a source of livelihood for individuals such as Nzoyihera Janvierz, Makuya Kasanga, Maliti Chingi, Jacqueline Nindorera, and Rabbeca Cimpaye who shared their stories with us.

November 9, 2023 News

Thanks to the UNICORE scholarship, we can now study in Italy and grow our careers, say refugees Philibert and Magda

Many refugees worldwide face various challenges ranging from shelter and water to education. Getting tertiary education is still almost impossible for many refugees. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, UNHCR and other partners who facilitated and introduced the University Corridors for Refugees scholarship programme, refugees like Philibert and Magda are now studying for master's degrees at top universities in Italy.

November 6, 2023 News

How Caritas Czech Republic supports farmers in the Mayukwayukwa refugee settlement in Zambia

Agriculture drives the economy in Zambia and is the main source of income for most of the population, including refugees. Caritas Czech Republic has contributed to the agriculture sector over the years by supporting farmers in different parts of the country with agriculture knowledge, farming inputs and start-up capital.

October 31, 2023 News

Our work in Zambia aligns with our global aim of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice, says Martina Havlíková, country director at Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia

Caritas Czech Republic has marked a decade of impactful work in Zambia, celebrating numerous achievements and overcoming significant challenges. In an interview with Martina Havlíkova, the current country director, we discuss the organisation's accomplishments and the obstacles it has encountered along the way.

October 23, 2023 News

The DAFI scholarship programme is empowering refugees through education, says Deborah Kabambe Mapala

In a world grappling with the challenges of forced displacement and refugee crises, providing education opportunities to refugees is crucial in promoting their self-reliance, empowerment, and successful integration into host communities. One initiative that has been playing a vital role in this regard is the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) scholarship programme. We spoke to Deborah Kabambe Mapala, our colleague in Lusaka, Zambia, about the DAFI scholarships and her journey with Caritas Czech Republic.

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Supporting home gardens and small-scale livestock farming in the Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia

Thanks to the UNICORE scholarship, we can now study in Italy and grow our careers, say refugees Philibert and Magda

How Caritas Czech Republic supports farmers in the Mayukwayukwa refugee settlement in Zambia

Our work in Zambia aligns with our global aim of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice, says Martina Havlíková, country director at Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia

The DAFI scholarship programme is empowering refugees through education, says Deborah Kabambe Mapala

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