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What causes malnutrition and how we help prevent it in Zambia
May 3, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

What causes malnutrition and how we help prevent it in Zambia

More than half of Zambia's nearly 20 million people live below the poverty line. The country's malnutrition rate is one of the highest in the world, with nearly half the population unable to meet their minimum calorie requirements. More than one-third of children under five years of age are stunted. Poverty, inequality and the increasingly severe effects of climate change are exacerbating hunger levels. How is Caritas Czech Republic tackling malnutrition in Zambia?

8 things to know about Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia
April 21, 2023 News

8 things to know about Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia

When refugees flee their countries because of wars, conflicts and violence, they settle down in refugee camps. The Meheba Refugee settlement in Zambia is one of the refugee settlements in Africa hosting people who were forced to leave their homes. What does life in this settlement look like and what else should you know about Meheba refugee settlement?

How climate change is affecting the lives of people in developing countries
April 20, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

How climate change is affecting the lives of people in developing countries

The temperature of our planet has already risen by 1.1ºC compared to pre-industrial times. This change is significantly affecting communities in poor regions. Whether it is farmers starving due to crop failure or people becoming homeless by hurricanes and floods, climate change is having a major impact on their quality of life. More than 100 million people around the world are currently dependent on humanitarian assistance due to disasters or loss of livelihoods caused by climate change.

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment
April 11, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment

We care about our planet. That is why we help protect it in several countries around the world. We are introducing innovative solutions for farmers in Zambia to help them adapt to climate change, planting resilient trees in Iraq and improving waste management in Moldova. What else is Caritas Czech Republic doing to protect the environment?

Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees in Meheba Refugee Settlement in Zambia to form Savings groups
April 6, 2023 News

Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees in Meheba Refugee Settlement in Zambia to form Savings groups

Financial freedom is just a dream for many people. Without education, they often have no idea how to achieve it. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia, a group of refugees living in the Meheba refugee settlement have attained financial freedom through a savings group, an initiative introduced to them by the organisation with support from UNHCR.