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Behind every grain of rice are people like Mathews from Zambia, who supports his entire family through his work
May 22, 2025 News

Behind every grain of rice are people like Mathews from Zambia, who supports his entire family through his work

Mathews operates a rice processing machine every day at the centre in the Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia. Thanks to this job, he supports his family and does something that fulfils him. With the support of the Caritas Czech Republic, high-quality grains of rice are now produced at the centre, which are then sold at local markets or handed over to the farmers. 
Removing barriers. How Caritas Czech Republic provides comfortable conditions for people with disabilities in Ukraine
May 12, 2025 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

Removing barriers. How Caritas Czech Republic provides comfortable conditions for people with disabilities in Ukraine

Isabela is a future nurse and Alina is a future interpreter. They live together in a dormitory at Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian University in Ivano-Frankivsk. Despite illnesses and disabilities, they are full of dreams and determination. To support them on their way to making their dreams come true, the Caritas Czech Republic team renovated and refurbished the student accommodation so that Alina and Isabela could feel confident and comfortable.
Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty
May 11, 2025 News

Bees - an unexpected tool in the fight against poverty

Every year on 20th May we celebrate World Bee Day. The importance of bees for the ecosystem and the food industry has long been known. But these insects are also a source of work and livelihoods in developing regions. For example in refugee settlements in Zambia, where dozens of refugees have started to make a living from beekeeping thanks to Caritas Czech Republic.
I want to open a workshop and name it after my son, says Najlaa from Iraq, a seamstress finding new hope after tragic loss
May 8, 2025 News

I want to open a workshop and name it after my son, says Najlaa from Iraq, a seamstress finding new hope after tragic loss

Najlaa lives in Karakosh, a town in northern Iraq. She is 50 years old, works as a seamstress, and her story is one of grief, faith, and quiet determination. In 2023, she lost her son in a car accident. Since then, she has been dreaming of opening her own sewing workshop – and naming it in his memory. 
At 23 years old, Martin from Iraq is the sole provider for his entire family. Caritas Czech Republic helped him open a clothing store
May 1, 2025 News

At 23 years old, Martin from Iraq is the sole provider for his entire family. Caritas Czech Republic helped him open a clothing store

Martin is a successful young entrepreneur; with the help of Caritas Czech Republic, he opened his own clothing store in Karakosh, Iraq. He moved to the city after its liberation from ISIS. Through his work, he earns a living not only for himself but also for his father and two brothers with disabilities. 
Farmer Racheal has become a successful entrepreneur in Zambia. Caritas Czech Republic helped her on the path to her dream
April 28, 2025 News

Farmer Racheal has become a successful entrepreneur in Zambia. Caritas Czech Republic helped her on the path to her dream

At 28 years old, Racheal from Zambia decided to start her own business. In Zambia, this is not an easy decision, as people often struggle with a lack of start-up capital. Farmer Racheal was supported by Caritas Czech Republic, empowering her hard work and determination. Today, Racheal successfully runs businesses in several fields.  
Farming is my whole life, says 82-year-old Iraqi farmer Corgis
April 24, 2025 News

Farming is my whole life, says 82-year-old Iraqi farmer Corgis

In the Iraqi town of Bartella, 82-year-old farmer Corgis has witnessed decades of change. But nothing has challenged his livelihood quite like the effects of climate change. With support from Caritas Czech Republic, he is learning how to adapt and continue farming despite the unpredictable weather. 
Through art, I keep my city's history alive, says Valentina, a painter from Iraq
April 14, 2025 News

Through art, I keep my city's history alive, says Valentina, a painter from Iraq

In the heart of Karakosh, a city scarred by war yet rich in culture, 25-year-old Valentina finds strength in painting. Her art captures the history, traditions, and resilience of her homeland in Iraq, and gives a voice to the people and places that have endured hardship. Thanks to the support of Caritas Czech Republic, she has been able to improve her skills, acquire the necessary tools, and pursue her passion while teaching others to do the same. 
When rain is not enough: Manifesto, a farmer from Zambia, seeks ways to adapt to the climate crisis
April 8, 2025 News

When rain is not enough: Manifesto, a farmer from Zambia, seeks ways to adapt to the climate crisis

Due to climate change, Manifesto had to rethink his farming methods. He started growing more resilient crops, built his own irrigation system, and learned how to make natural fertiliser. Today, he is able to feed his family and sell the surplus from his harvest at local markets – thanks in part to support from Caritas Czech Republic.
How Rama revived his generations-old carpentry business after conflict in Iraq
March 27, 2025 News

How Rama revived his generations-old carpentry business after conflict in Iraq

In the town of Karamles, Iraq, Rama carefully measures and assembles pieces of wood, shaping them into furniture that will furnish homes across the region. As a carpenter, Rama has dedicated himself to a craft that has been in his family for generations. Despite the challenges brought by conflict and displacement, he has successfully rebuilt his livelihood with the support of Caritas Czech Republic. 
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