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From Kitchen Hustle to Registered Enterprise
February 17, 2026 Stories

From Kitchen Hustle to Registered Enterprise

What began as a small home-based catering effort has grown into a formally registered and expanding enterprise, thanks to entrepreneurship training, a grant, and determination.  

Goat farming has improved the living conditions of a savings group in Zambia
February 3, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Goat farming has improved the living conditions of a savings group in Zambia

In Zambia, Caritas Czech Republic supports local residents in becoming self-reliant and in personal development. Therefore, we assist people who unite in so-called savings groups within their communities. They farm together and learn new skills, which gradually helps them save money and improve their livelihoods. One of the groups that received our financial support is called Sala. Its members come from the village of Manungu in the Monze area of southern Zambia. They engage in goat rearing.

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.

Two farmers in Zambia’s Western Province thrive despite drought, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
April 8, 2025 Stories

Two farmers in Zambia’s Western Province thrive despite drought, thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

While many farmers across Zambia’s Western Province continue to face the harsh impacts of climate change and recurring droughts, some have managed to stand out—thanks to the practical, farmer-focused training and support provided by Caritas Czech Republic. We have trained 40,000 smallholder farmers across six districts in Western Province. Among them were Alick and Rueben, two dedicated farmers whose stories prove that with the right knowledge and tools, smallholder farming can still thrive—even in the face of adversity.

Banza fled the conflict in DR Congo to Zambia and found a new beginning through hairdressing
March 8, 2025 News

Banza fled the conflict in DR Congo to Zambia and found a new beginning through hairdressing

Fleeing from conflict and starting anew in a foreign land is never easy. For Banza, a 33-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, life took an unexpected turn when war forced her to leave behind everything she knew. Arriving in Zambia ten years ago, she hoped for stability, but new challenges awaited her. Thanks to the support from Caritas Czech Republic, Banza was able to turn her passion for hairdressing into a flourishing business.