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Volunteers in Zambia are helping to ensure a safer pregnancy and childbirth
August 2, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Volunteers in Zambia are helping to ensure a safer pregnancy and childbirth

In Zambia, Caritas Czech Republic focused on improving health care for mothers and children. And local volunteers also helped us with that. 

Mr Bunfinda bakes bread in a refugee camp in Zambia thanks to Caritas
June 24, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Mr Bunfinda bakes bread in a refugee camp in Zambia thanks to Caritas

Major part of our work in Zambia is supporting refugees, of whom there are more than 90 000 in the country. Many of them come from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, fleeing the civil war and its devastating consequences. Caritas Czech Republic helps refugees secure livelihoods through grants and education. As in the case of Mr Bunfinda Kitambala Deodone.

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping refugees in Zambia?
June 14, 2021 News

How is Caritas Czech Republic helping refugees in Zambia?

Restrictions associated with COVID-19 has made the lives of displaced people even more vulnerable, limiting their access to basic rights. As of 31st August 2020, Zambia has hosted over 92,598 people of concern who have fled their homelands due to persecution, conflict, violence or natural disasters.

How Covid Grants are resuscitating small businesses on the road to recovery
May 17, 2021 News

How Covid Grants are resuscitating small businesses on the road to recovery

2020 was the year that normalized devastating loss for everyone. This year, the international shutdowns and the economic shockwaves caused by the Covid-19 pandemic continue to stifle trade. In the global south, the new normal is pushing small business to the brink of extinction.

Climate affects us all. Some countries more than others
April 22, 2021 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Climate affects us all. Some countries more than others

Climate change is no doubt one of the biggest threats that humankind is facing at the moment. It is no longer an agenda of only environmental organisations. Climate and its changes are affecting all of us – developed countries, who take the biggest piece of responsibility for the current climate change happening, as well as developing countries who suffer the most from climate change. We are all part of the solution.