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After finishing school, I want to use my skills to benefit my community, says Fiston, a refugee in Zambia
June 20, 2024 News

After finishing school, I want to use my skills to benefit my community, says Fiston, a refugee in Zambia

Fiston fled the Democratic Republic of Congo in search of safety, arriving at Zambia's Meheba refugee settlement in 2015. Today, a new chapter has opened for him. With the support from Caritas Czech Republic, Fiston pursued a computer science degree at Cavendish University in Lusaka. His story is an inspiring testament to the transformative power of education, illustrating how it can empower refugees to overcome adversity and build a promising future.
From refugees to entrepreneurs: How 3 young men opened the first computer centre in a refugee settlement in Zambia
June 14, 2024 News

From refugees to entrepreneurs: How 3 young men opened the first computer centre in a refugee settlement in Zambia

In the Mayukwayukwa refugee settlement in Zambia, three young refugees who fled their home country started with a simple idea: bringing computers to their community. Just two years later, and thanks to the support from Caritas Czech Republic, they turned their idea into a thriving business by opening an ICT centre. Today, the centre offers variety of services, from printing to photography to designing. For the young guys, the centre is more than just a job.
I bake bread as I have always dreamt of, says young Iraqi Saman
June 11, 2024 News

I bake bread as I have always dreamt of, says young Iraqi Saman

A small bakery in the Iraqi city of Karakosh is busy in the morning hours. Three workers bustle around the small space, placing dough for traditional Iraqi bread to the hot walls of two ovens. Moments later, still hot, the bread is served to customers. The bakery is run by twenty-seven-year-old Saman. He fled his hometown because of the war with the so-called Islamic State and returned a few years later to pursue his dream of owning his own bakery. Thanks to Caritas Czech Republic, he has succeeded.

Roza fled to safety to Zambia where she now makes baskets and sells them on international markets
June 6, 2024 News

Roza fled to safety to Zambia where she now makes baskets and sells them on international markets

Did you know that basket weaving is one of the oldest crafts in the world? You would probably not expect that even refugees in Zambia make a living by weaving baskets. In the Mayukwayukwa refugee settlement, located in Zambia's Western province, there is a team of women who have come together to make a business out of it. “My life was hard, but now it is changing for the better,” says Roza, a refugee in Zambia, after receiving support on her small business from Caritas Czech Republic.
After the ISIS destroyed their home, Chazala and her family are building a new life in Iraq
June 3, 2024 News

After the ISIS destroyed their home, Chazala and her family are building a new life in Iraq

Chazala and her family had to flee their home in Iraq because of the so-called Islamic State. Now they all live together in a settlement in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Caritas Czech Republic helped the family build a new life.
Caroline runs a successful poultry business in Zambia thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
May 28, 2024 CCR-Zambia

Caroline runs a successful poultry business in Zambia thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Poultry farming is one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors in Zambia. Despite its growth potential, it still faces several challenges. From disease outbreaks, to limited access to quality feed and veterinary services, to inadequate infrastructure, which poses a challenge for many small-scale farmers entering the market. Like many others, Caroline faced these challenges in trying to set up her business. Thanks to our support, Caroline now successfully runs her own poultry business.
How teacher Nataliia adapted to life in Uzhhorod after fleeing from frontline Kharkiv
May 22, 2024 Caritas Czech Republic in Ukraine

How teacher Nataliia adapted to life in Uzhhorod after fleeing from frontline Kharkiv

Nataliia Storgalova from Kharkiv was forced to leave her hometown on the very first day of the war, February 24, 2022. She grabbed her children and drove away from the Russian border, eventually finding herself in the safer city of Uzhhorod in western Ukraine. The Kharkiv region is still being attacked daily by the Russian army.
My dream of pursuing higher education became a reality, says Damien, a refugee in Zambia
May 13, 2024 CCR-Zambia

My dream of pursuing higher education became a reality, says Damien, a refugee in Zambia

Damien, a refugee displaced by conflict from the Democratic Republic of Congo, faced significant barriers to accessing education due to the ongoing turmoil in his homeland. The conflict has not only disrupted educational infrastructure, but has also forced Damien and many others to flee their homes. Although Damien found safe haven in Zambia, access to education remained difficult for him as a refugee. Thanks to our support, Damien now has the opportunity to attend school in Zambia, where he can continue his education and build a brighter future.
Mihai from Moldova cannot do without the help of his caregivers. Caritas Czech Republic provides him with health and social care
May 13, 2024 News

Mihai from Moldova cannot do without the help of his caregivers. Caritas Czech Republic provides him with health and social care

Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe. People of working age often leave abroad to seek for jobs. Social and health care services face a shortage of staff who can provide care for the elderly people and others in need, like 44-year-old Mihai. Caritas Czech Republic opened home care centres across the country to provide vulnerable people with the care they need.
Patients are the most important part of my job, says Nino, a rural doctor from Georgia
May 9, 2024 News

Patients are the most important part of my job, says Nino, a rural doctor from Georgia

Nino is a family doctor in Chkhoria, a small village in western Georgia. She cares for more than 3000 patients. Although Nino loves her job, being a rural doctor in Georgia still comes with many challenges. But Nino is dedicated to overcome them with the support from Caritas Czech Republic.
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