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3 women from Zambia, Iraq and Georgia who are running their own businesses thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
March 4, 2024 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

3 women from Zambia, Iraq and Georgia who are running their own businesses thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

This year, International Women's Day is about investing in women. Particularly in disadvantaged regions, women need support in the beginning to take their lives into their own hands. Laurinda, Rana and Tamar managed to start their own businesses despite obstacles, prejudice and poor economic conditions. Read the inspiring stories of these women who are now standing on their own two feet and providing for their families and communities thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic.

The Success of Kamaundu Savings Group in Zambia’s Nchelenge District
December 15, 2023 News

The Success of Kamaundu Savings Group in Zambia’s Nchelenge District

In the heart of Nchelenge district, a transformative initiative known as the Kamaundu Savings Group has been making waves since its establishment on December 5, 2020. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic and Financial Sector Deepening, Fredrick Mwewa, the group’s secretary and Amos Kawama, the chairperson, established and run successful businesses and can now share how the savings group has positively changed their lives and the broader community.

Being a field worker is so fulfilling, says Clinton Fundulu from Zambia’s Meheba Refugee Settlement field office
December 5, 2023 News

Being a field worker is so fulfilling, says Clinton Fundulu from Zambia’s Meheba Refugee Settlement field office

We have been working in Zambia for the past ten years, supporting different communities across the country and making a positive impact on their lives. Our work mainly targets the vulnerable people living in remote parts of Zambia. Helping them are our colleagues, including Clinton Fundulu, who works in the Meheba refugee settlement as a field officer. In the following article, Clinton shares his experience of working in rural Zambia.

Stories of hope that will make you smile this Christmas
December 5, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Stories of hope that will make you smile this Christmas

With everything bad that has been going on this year, we would like to present stories of hope to bring a smile on your face and show you that not everything is going in the wrong direction. We encountered many inspiring stories during our work. Stories of people who overcame obstacles and managed to stand on their own feet. Stories of people who have persevered during difficult times and motivate others to take life into their own hands. Now we would like you to meet them too.

Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Lubuto Savings Group empowers young Zambians towards a brighter future
November 27, 2023 News

Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, Lubuto Savings Group empowers young Zambians towards a brighter future

In the remote Nchelenge district of Luapula province in Zambia, Caritas Czech Republic has formed the Lubuto Savings Group with the support of the Financial Sector Deepening. One of the group's members is George Mwamba, a determined young man who dreams of pursuing higher education and becoming an engineer. By joining the group, George wants to save enough money to attend tertiary school and gain the skills needed for a successful future.