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Edeby promotes organic farming in Zambia
November 24, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Edeby promotes organic farming in Zambia

Edeby heads Cassia Agro Enterprise Limited in the southern Zambian town of Monze. She founded the company in 2013 and today employs ten people. Thanks to training and support from Caritas, her business now focuses on organic agriculture. 

Beauty from Zambia starts a new chapter as a seamstress with support from Caritas Czech Republic
November 3, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Beauty from Zambia starts a new chapter as a seamstress with support from Caritas Czech Republic

At 47 years old, Beauty from Zambia has become a skilled seamstress and independent woman. But not long ago, she was a housewife with no job, entirely dependent on her husband’s income. After their divorce, she was left to care for five children alone, with no support from her former husband. Thanks to the training and support from Caritas Czech Republic, Beauty was able to change her life and start her own business. 

Fragile ceasefire brings hope to Gaza, humanitarian crisis persists
October 27, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Fragile ceasefire brings hope to Gaza, humanitarian crisis persists

The announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza on 10 October 2025 has brought a long-awaited moment of relief, not only to the population in Gaza, exhausted by two years of relentless conflict, but also to the world. For Palestinians who have endured unimaginable suffering and for Israelis who have lived in anguish over hostages, this truce offers a fragile glimmer of hope. Yet, behind the headlines of peace, the humanitarian catastrophe remains.

Patrick from Zambia is showing that quality animal feed can be affordable and he’s helping other farmers in his community
September 22, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Patrick from Zambia is showing that quality animal feed can be affordable and he’s helping other farmers in his community

 “I used to think only about keeping my own livestock alive. Today my goal is to help other farmers as well,” says Patrick, who turns crop residues into low-cost feed with help from Caritas Czech Republic. 

Farmer Everisto in Zambia faces drought caused by the climate crisis. Caritas Czech Republic helped him cope with the challenges
September 11, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Farmer Everisto in Zambia faces drought caused by the climate crisis. Caritas Czech Republic helped him cope with the challenges

Everisto has been farming in Zambia for several decades, providing for both himself and his family through his hard work. However, his crops have been increasingly threatened by drought. Thanks to training from Caritas Czech Republic, Everisto is now better equipped to cope with the effects of climate change.