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Jean from Zambia is now the owner of a cassava processing business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
October 16, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Jean from Zambia is now the owner of a cassava processing business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Jean Makunga Habukali is a farmer living in Mongu, located in Zambia's Western Province. Jean was a radio presenter, but she lost her job in 2018. After that, Jean started farming cassava and cashew, however, she lacked proper facilities. Caritas Czech Republic provided Jean with cassava processing equipment and adequate space. Thanks to our help, Jean is now the proud owner of her own cassava farm.

I am now studying actuarial science thanks to the DAFI scholarship and Caritas Czech Republic, says Evelyn from Burundi
October 10, 2023 News

I am now studying actuarial science thanks to the DAFI scholarship and Caritas Czech Republic, says Evelyn from Burundi

Evelyn is a young refugee from Burundi who has always dreamt of becoming an actuarial scientist. As a refugee, she has been facing many challenges. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, the DAFI scholarship programme and UNHCR, she got into university and is studying actuarial science today. “I am grateful for the DAFI scholarship because it not only gives me an opportunity to pursue my passion for actuarial science but also helps me contribute to the development of my host country and my home country, Burundi, once I graduate,” says Evelyn Mugabe.

Caritas Czech Republic celebrates 10 years of work in Zambia
October 5, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

Caritas Czech Republic celebrates 10 years of work in Zambia

Caritas Czech Republic is marking the 10th anniversary of its country office in Zambia this year. Over the past decade, we have managed to build our largest country office in Zambia. We have achieved a lot in this time. From improving maternal and child health care to supporting refugees to helping farmers adapt to climate change. What has Caritas Czech Republic done in Zambia over the past ten years?

I repair refrigerators for a living, says 25-year-old refugee Nicholas
October 2, 2023 Humanitární pomoc a rozvojová spolupráce Charity ČR

I repair refrigerators for a living, says 25-year-old refugee Nicholas

For Nicholas, finding a job in Zambia is almost an unachievable dream. Although he was born in Zambia, he is still considered a refugee. That is because his parents originally come from the Democratic Republic of Congo, from where they fled in search for safety. They found a safe haven in Zambia, where their son was born. Thanks to the support from Caritas Czech Republic and UNHCR, Nicholas now has his own workshop where he repairs refrigerators.

I now have a thriving popcorn and fritter business says Fostinah from Zambia
September 29, 2023 Stories

I now have a thriving popcorn and fritter business says Fostinah from Zambia

Mukeya Fostinah Ntenda is a member of the Twikatane Savings Group in the Nchelenge district of Zambia. She is 39 years old and married with six children. She was among the first people to join the group. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia and the Financial Sector Deepening (FSDZ) for introducing the savings group initiative, she now boasts of a thriving popcorn business.