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Caritas Czech Republic helped me become the pharmacist I had always dreamed of being, says Jean Marie, a DAFI student in Zambia
July 13, 2026 News

Caritas Czech Republic helped me become the pharmacist I had always dreamed of being, says Jean Marie, a DAFI student in Zambia

Education has the power to transform lives, but for many refugee students, reaching higher education requires more than determination alone. For Jean Marie, the DAFI Scholarship provided the support he needed to complete his pharmacy studies and begin a career dedicated to improving community health. Today, he serves patients as a pharmacist while pursuing an even bigger vision to advance public health and pharmaceutical research.
They seek a better life in Zambia. Caritas helps them study at university
April 30, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

They seek a better life in Zambia. Caritas helps them study at university

Seth was born in a refugee camp in Zambia. His parents come from Rwanda. Therefore, in his childhood, he faced challenges his Zambian peers did not. When he grew up, he decided to study at university and applied for the DAFI Scholarship Programme, which Caritas Czech Republic, together with partners, has been implementing in the country since 2019. This way, we enable access to higher education for refugees living in settlements and urban areas, including Lusaka. The scholarship provides comprehensive support, including tuition, accommodation, and stipends, as well as mentoring and career guidance. Seth became one of 141 refugees who have received our support so far, and were able to study their desired field. These are their stories.
Ethel from Zambia is showing how diversification can transform small-scale farming
April 8, 2026 News

Ethel from Zambia is showing how diversification can transform small-scale farming

Sustainable agriculture is a vital pillar of growth in Zambia, yet small-scale farmers often face significant hurdles to success. From unpredictable climate shocks like severe droughts to limited access to local markets and high transportation costs. Like many other farmers, Ethel faced these obstacles while trying to sustain her livelihood through traditional farming. Thanks to our support, Ethel now successfully runs her own thriving poultry and agribusiness
From Kitchen Hustle to Registered Enterprise
February 17, 2026 Stories

From Kitchen Hustle to Registered Enterprise

What began as a small home-based catering effort has grown into a formally registered and expanding enterprise, thanks to entrepreneurship training, a grant, and determination.  
Goat farming has improved the living conditions of a savings group in Zambia
February 3, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Goat farming has improved the living conditions of a savings group in Zambia

In Zambia, Caritas Czech Republic supports local residents in becoming self-reliant and in personal development. Therefore, we assist people who unite in so-called savings groups within their communities. They farm together and learn new skills, which gradually helps them save money and improve their livelihoods. One of the groups that received our financial support is called Sala. Its members come from the village of Manungu in the Monze area of southern Zambia. They engage in goat rearing.
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