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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. 

Minga overcame drought and built a future for her children through farming
September 11, 2025 News

Minga overcame drought and built a future for her children through farming

Farming in the face of recurring droughts is never easy. For Minga, a 33-year-old single mother of three living in Meheba, the struggle to feed her family became even harder as climate change brought unpredictable rainfall and repeated crop failures. Despite these challenges, with support from Caritas Czech Republic, she has been able to turn her small farm into a thriving business that provides both food and income for her family.

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. 

Koji and Kisimba met in a refugee settlement in Zambia. Now they are best friends and business partners
August 28, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Koji and Kisimba met in a refugee settlement in Zambia. Now they are best friends and business partners

Koji and Kisimba are two young farmers who met in the Meheba refugee settlement. Today they are not only best friends but also entrepreneurs building a thriving farm together. Like many other farmers in Zambia, they grapple with the effects of climate change, especially prolonged droughts. Thanks to an irrigation system provided by Caritas Czech Republic, their yields have improved, and they are already considering expanding their farm.