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7 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees and internally displaced people get on their feet
June 13, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

7 ways Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees and internally displaced people get on their feet

Despite prejudice, refugees are not people who wait with their hand out for help. On the contrary, they want to study, work and, above all, be self-sufficient. But in a new country, far from home and in an unfamiliar environment, it is difficult for them to achieve self-sufficiency. Yet all it takes is a helping hand at the beginning for refugees to be able to stand on their own feet again. Caritas Czech Republic is lending them this helping hand. What does our help look like?

Scholarship for refugees opened the door for Francesca to study at university and to live a self-sufficient life
June 1, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Scholarship for refugees opened the door for Francesca to study at university and to live a self-sufficient life

Over 100,000 refugees have found refuge in Zambia. The vast majority of them have fled war and violence in neighbouring countries. As did Francesca's family 30 years ago (her name was changed for security reasons). Thanks to the help of Caritas Czech Republic, Francesca studied at university and became a pharmacist. We met the smiling Francesca in a small pharmacy on the outskirts of the Zambian capital Lusaka, where she told us her story.

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

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

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