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May 3, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia conducts the first ever market day in Meheba refugee settlement

With a large population of refugees and host communities living in Meheba Refugee Settlement, trade and commerce are inevitable. That is why Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia in partnership with UNHCR, the Ministry of Agriculture and other partners organised the first-ever market day in Meheba Refugee Settlement.

April 6, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees in Meheba Refugee Settlement in Zambia to form Savings groups

Financial freedom is just a dream for many people. Without education, they often have no idea how to achieve it. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia, a group of refugees living in the Meheba refugee settlement have attained financial freedom through a savings group, an initiative introduced to them by the organisation with support from UNHCR.

March 27, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Maysun had to flee her home because of the Islamic State. Today, she runs a successful restaurant in Iraq

Being a single mother is not easy, especially in a country like Iraq. As the head of her family, Maysun has long struggled financially and has barely been able to support her loved ones. Her situation worsened when the self-declared Islamic State took over her town, and Maysun and her family had to leave for several years. Upon return, she found out that her house had been robbed. Caritas Czech Republic helped Maysun to have a fresh start and open her own restaurant.

February 22, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Reconstruction after earthquake will take at least 3 years, says Neda Khanji from our partner organisation Violet providing aid in Syria

The catastrophic earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria has had devastating consequences. More than 50,000 people have lost their lives. Infrastructure in the affected areas has been destroyed, while many people are still surviving in makeshift shelters. What is currently most needed? And how will the assistance change in the coming weeks and months? We talked to Neda Khanji from Violet, our partner organisation providing aid to people affected by the earthquake in Syria.

February 2, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Diary from Ukraine: Everyday life in a war-torn country - Part 2

How does everyday life look like in war-torn Ukraine? What do people in the west of the country face? How are they affected by the constant power outages? Read the diary of our colleague Kateřina Krejčová, who regularly writes from Mukachevo her observations of life in Ukraine. The second part of her diary is here.

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Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia conducts the first ever market day in Meheba refugee settlement

Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees in Meheba Refugee Settlement in Zambia to form Savings groups

Maysun had to flee her home because of the Islamic State. Today, she runs a successful restaurant in Iraq

Reconstruction after earthquake will take at least 3 years, says Neda Khanji from our partner organisation Violet providing aid in Syria

Diary from Ukraine: Everyday life in a war-torn country - Part 2

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