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. 

November 24, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Edeby promotes organic farming in Zambia

Edeby heads Cassia Agro Enterprise Limited in the southern Zambian town of Monze. She founded the company in 2013 and today employs ten people. Thanks to training and support from Caritas, her business now focuses on organic agriculture. 

November 3, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Beauty from Zambia starts a new chapter as a seamstress with support from Caritas Czech Republic

At 47 years old, Beauty from Zambia has become a skilled seamstress and independent woman. But not long ago, she was a housewife with no job, entirely dependent on her husband’s income. After their divorce, she was left to care for five children alone, with no support from her former husband. Thanks to the training and support from Caritas Czech Republic, Beauty was able to change her life and start her own business. 

May 11, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty

Every year on 20^th May we celebrate World Bee Day. The importance of bees for the ecosystem and the food industry has long been known. But these insects are also a source of work and livelihoods in developing regions. For example in refugee settlements in Zambia, where dozens of refugees have started to make a living from beekeeping thanks to Caritas Czech Republic.

April 28, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Farmer Racheal has become a successful entrepreneur in Zambia. Caritas Czech Republic helped her on the path to her dream

At 28 years old, Racheal from Zambia decided to start her own business. In Zambia, this is not an easy decision, as people often struggle with a lack of start-up capital. Farmer Racheal was supported by Caritas Czech Republic, empowering her hard work and determination. Today, Racheal successfully runs businesses in several fields.  

March 5, 2025 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

6 things you may not know about refugees

The number of people forced to leave their homes has more than doubled in the last decade. There are over 122 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, marking the highest single year increase recorded. The war in Ukraine has caused one of the largest and fastest population movements since the Second World War and has contributed significantly to this record number. Here are some more important facts about refugees.