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Nabaz opened a mobile shop in Iraqi Duhok thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
July 3, 2025 News

Nabaz opened a mobile shop in Iraqi Duhok thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

He is only 26 years old, but he already knows what he enjoys – working with people, modern technology, and fixing things others would throw away. Nabaz from Duhok in Iraqi Kurdistan opened a small mobile phone shop together with a friend. They sell new phones, repair old ones, and thanks to the training provided by Caritas Czech Republic, Nabaz can now even make some replacement parts himself. 
John fled war to Zambia, today he runs his own business and helps other refugees
June 30, 2025 News

John fled war to Zambia, today he runs his own business and helps other refugees

Leaving one's home and starting a new life in a foreign country is no easy task. Yet for many refugees, it is the only solution — just like for John, who fled from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Zambia. After his home was destroyed, John, together with his wife and eight children, found new home in the Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia, where they have now lived for 12 years. 
Farmer Enoch from Zambia is facing several challenges due to climate change. Caritas Czech Republic helped him farm sustainably
June 26, 2025 News

Farmer Enoch from Zambia is facing several challenges due to climate change. Caritas Czech Republic helped him farm sustainably

Enoch has been a farmer for almost 10 years. Recently he has been struggling with droughts that threaten his agriculture. Caritas Czech Republic provided him with resilient crops and training, which taught him how to farm efficiently and sustainably. Today, he successfully grows several types of crops, sells them at markets, and manages a seed bank. 
Jasphine from Zambia lost both her mother and her sight at an early age, but managed to overcome all hardships
June 24, 2025 News

Jasphine from Zambia lost both her mother and her sight at an early age, but managed to overcome all hardships

Jasphine has certainly not had an easy life, but she has never given up. Despite her visual impairment, she manages to care for her three children while continuing her education. However, due to a lack of financial resources, it was not easy for her. She therefore joined a savings group, through which she managed to save enough funds to continue her schooling – thanks also to the support from Caritas Czech Republic. 
Monique from Burundi builds a farm and a new life in Zambia with our support
June 19, 2025 News

Monique from Burundi builds a farm and a new life in Zambia with our support

Monique is a single mother from Burundi who, like many others, fled violence and found refuge in Zambia. Today, in the Meheba refugee settlement, she successfully farms and runs a small business, with help from Caritas Czech Republic. 
Ndaywel cares for her daughter with autism and starts a new life in a refugee transit centre in Zambia
June 16, 2025 News

Ndaywel cares for her daughter with autism and starts a new life in a refugee transit centre in Zambia

Escaping war and starting over in a foreign country is never easy. Ndaywel knows this firsthand — she fled the Democratic Republic of Congo with her husband and daughter. Although she had to leave most of her family and has been caring for her daughter with autism for a long time, she did not give up. With the help of Caritas Czech Republic, she has found a new meaning of life in sewing. 
Livay from Zambia teaches his community how to save and manage money better
June 10, 2025 News

Livay from Zambia teaches his community how to save and manage money better

Livay has become the leader of a so-called savings group, which enables people in remote parts of Zambia to save money collectively and later access a bank loan. First, Livay learned how to manage his finances through our training. After that, he started sharing his newly acquired knowledge with dozens of people in his community. The saved up money significantly helps people in Zambia on their journey towards a more fulfilling life. 
We had no food or milk for my children, says Falone from Zambia, who is now able to support her family on her own with the help of Caritas Czech Republic
June 5, 2025 News

We had no food or milk for my children, says Falone from Zambia, who is now able to support her family on her own with the help of Caritas Czech Republic

39-year-old Falone fled with her family from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zambia, where she tried to start over. However, her difficult past still haunts her. Rebels attacked her family in Congo – her father was killed in the attack and her mother died years later from cancer triggered by severe stress. In order to provide for her large family, Falone opened her own shop selling household items and fashion. Today, her business is thriving – thanks in part to Caritas Czech Republic. 
At 54, Jonathan is a successful farmer in Zambia, Caritas Czech Republic helped him to a better life
June 3, 2025 News

At 54, Jonathan is a successful farmer in Zambia, Caritas Czech Republic helped him to a better life

Jonathan fled to Zambia from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was left completely on his own. Caritas Czech Republic helped him start a business and manage it effectively. Thanks to that, he became self-reliant. Today, he successfully raises chickens and ducks and leads a contented life. 
She fled violence in Congo. Today, Jollie runs her own restaurant in Zambia
June 2, 2025 News

She fled violence in Congo. Today, Jollie runs her own restaurant in Zambia

Jollie is a 38-year-old passionate entrepreneur who cooks traditional Zambian dishes in her own restaurant in the heart of the Meheba refugee settlement. However, her life has not always been easy. Due to armed conflict, she fled with her family from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Zambia. Today, she is striving to build a successful business from her restaurant, with support from Caritas Czech Republic. 
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