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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.

At 54, Jonathan is a successful farmer in Zambia, Caritas Czech Republic helped him to a better life
June 3, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

At 54, Jonathan is a successful farmer in Zambia, Caritas Czech Republic helped him to a better life

Jonathan fled to Zambia from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was left completely on his own. Caritas Czech Republic helped him start a business and manage it effectively. Thanks to that, he became self-reliant. Today, he successfully raises chickens and ducks and leads a contented life. 

63-year-old Roger fled war-torn Angola, now he farms for a living in Zambia
May 29, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

63-year-old Roger fled war-torn Angola, now he farms for a living in Zambia

Roger had to leave his native Angola due to the civil war. Today, he lives in Zambia with his large family and earns a living through farming. Thanks to the income from his farm, he is able to support his children’s education. Caritas Czech Republic provided him with training, helped him expand his knowledge, and enabled easier travel to his workplace.  

How is Easter celebrated around the world: From Iraq through Ukraine to Zambia
April 15, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

How is Easter celebrated around the world: From Iraq through Ukraine to Zambia

Did you know that Easter is celebrated in Iraq? And that there's an egg fight in Moldova on Easter Sunday? Or that in Zambia they eat eggplant during this holiday? Our colleagues from different Caritas Czech Republic’s offices across the world share how Easter is celebrated in their countries. For example, by feasting in the cemetery.