We help where we are needed. We provide immediate humanitarian aid to people affected by war or natural disaster. As part of our development cooperation, we help people to cut loose and make a living. 

September 2, 2026 News

How a school garden is supporting meals at Meheba boarding school in Zambia

At Meheba Boarding Secondary School in Zambia’s North-Western Province, a cabbage garden is helping the school find a practical way to support its feeding programme while giving learners valuable agricultural experience. Located within the Meheba refugee settlement in Kalumbila District, the school brings together refugee and local Zambian learners. With support from UNHCR and implementation by Caritas Czech Republic, its revitalised production unit is now contributing fresh vegetables to school meals while creating opportunities for learners to gain hands-on experience in food production.

August 17, 2026 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Airstrikes keep them awake, yet they help others. On World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate their work

Humanitarian workers help people overcome the most excruciating life moments, while risking their own lives. In 2003, 22 humanitarian workers were killed in a bombing attack in Baghdad. Every year on 19 August, we commemorate their memory, as well as the work of hundreds of thousands of other humanitarian workers around the world. This year, we prepared short testimonies for you, written by our employees from the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Zambia. Their work supports those who often perceive humanitarian help as their only source of hope.

August 5, 2026 News

Caritas Czech Republic Showcases Innovation at the 98th Zambia Agricultural Show

  A space for connection, learning and inspiration — the Caritas Czech Republic stand welcomed visitors from all walks of life, sparking conversations around innovation, agriculture and the work transforming communities across Zambia. Over six days, farmers, students, development partners and families gathered to exchange ideas, discover new approaches and learn more about initiatives promoting sustainable livelihoods, resilience and opportunities for communities across the country.

July 13, 2026 News

Caritas Czech Republic helped me become the pharmacist I had always dreamed of being, says Jean Marie, a DAFI student in Zambia

Education has the power to transform lives, but for many refugee students, reaching higher education requires more than determination alone. For Jean Marie, the DAFI Scholarship provided the support he needed to complete his pharmacy studies and begin a career dedicated to improving community health. Today, he serves patients as a pharmacist while pursuing an even bigger vision to advance public health and pharmaceutical research.

June 10, 2026 News

Two farmers from Zambia who turned access to water into opportunity and growth

Smallholder farmers in Zambia face increasing pressure from limited access to water for production. Through irrigation development and farmer mentoring, Caritas Czech Republic is supporting communities to farm more productively and sustainably. For Alex and Lewis, this support has become a catalyst for growth, resilience, and improved livelihoods.