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Loveness from Zambia thrives in farming with Caritas Czech Republic's support
August 9, 2024 News

Loveness from Zambia thrives in farming with Caritas Czech Republic's support

Subsistence farming is one of the main agricultural activities in Zambia. Despite its importance for many families, many farmers still face several challenges. From limited access to quality seeds and fertilisers to inadequate irrigation infrastructure, small-scale farmers struggle. Like many others, Loveness, a 50-year-old widow in the Meheba refugee settlement, faced these challenges to expand her farm. Thanks to our support, Loveness now successfully runs her farming business.

10 interesting facts about Georgia that will surprise you
July 3, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

10 interesting facts about Georgia that will surprise you

Are you planning to go on holiday this year? Maybe your destination is a small country on the border between Europe and Asia. For many people, Georgia is still an undiscovered destination, but the country has a lot to offer. Here are 10 interesting facts that will convince you to visit Georgia!

After finishing school, I want to use my skills to benefit my community, says Fiston, a refugee in Zambia
June 20, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

After finishing school, I want to use my skills to benefit my community, says Fiston, a refugee in Zambia

Fiston fled the Democratic Republic of Congo in search of safety, arriving at Zambia's Meheba refugee settlement in 2015. Today, a new chapter has opened for him. With the support from Caritas Czech Republic, Fiston pursued a computer science degree at Cavendish University in Lusaka. His story is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of education, illustrating how it can empower refugees to overcome adversity and build a promising future.

From refugees to entrepreneurs: How 3 young men opened the first computer centre in a refugee settlement in Zambia
June 14, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

From refugees to entrepreneurs: How 3 young men opened the first computer centre in a refugee settlement in Zambia

In the Mayukwayukwa refugee settlement in Zambia, three young refugees who fled their home country started with a simple idea: bringing computers to their community. Just two years later, and thanks to the support from Caritas Czech Republic, they turned their idea into a thriving business by opening an ICT centre. Today, the centre offers variety of services, from printing to photography to designing. For the young guys, the centre is more than just a job.

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic supports refugees to become self-sufficient
June 10, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 ways Caritas Czech Republic supports refugees to become self-sufficient

There are currently more than 122 million displaced people in the world. Whether they have fled abroad or stayed in their countries, they are trying to start again from zero in new places. Refugees, despite many prejudices, do not wait with their hand out for help, but instead want to work, study and stand on their own two feet. But they need support at the beginning to succeed. Caritas Czech Republic is helping them to do just that.