Zambia

We have been operating in Zambia since 2013. It is our largest foreign office. We are also a significant partner of UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees). Our primary focus is supporting refugees and developing economic self-sufficiency through sustainable agriculture and small business start-ups. We also provide college scholarships to vulnerable refugees and build farmers' resilience to climate change. In the health sector, we focus on maternal and young children’s health and nutrition.

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Health and nutrition

We have been able to improve the accessibility and quality of care for mothers and their newborn babies and have developed a midwife training system in the Western Province. We have supported several rural health facilities and provided them with modern medical equipment for maternal and perinatal care. We have promoted the cultivation of nutritious food. We train female volunteers to teach Zambians how to prepare healthy meals to combat child malnutrition.

Ekonomická soběstačnost

Economic self-sufficiency

Our focus in supporting agriculture is increasing agricultural yields and farmers' resistance to climate change, using agricultural innovation and efficient farming methods. We also support small business development and financial literacy to strengthen self-sufficiency and provide specialised training. We also link food producers to buyers and support management and business development

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Supporting refugees

Zambia is home to more than 100,000 refugees. Most of them have minimal opportunities to earn a living. Our focus is on access to education for refugees, including providing university scholarships and promoting self-sufficiency through agriculture. This is one of the few possible sources of livelihood, along with small businesses in remote areas that need basic infrastructure where refugee camps are located.

More about our work in Zambia

7 things you might not know about climate change
April 18, 2024 News

7 things you might not know about climate change

Climate change affects us all. But did you know that the most affected are those who contribute to the changing climate least? In Africa and the Middle East the outcomes of climate change are most noticeable and the big impact on agriculture leads to food and water shortages in many countries. These factors and more put people all over the whole world in danger of going into poverty or having to flee their homes. Discover 7 facts about how climate affects people in disadvantaged regions.

I now enjoy three meals a day, says Mwiba, a farmer from Zambia who is adapting to climate change thanks to our support
April 16, 2024 News

I now enjoy three meals a day, says Mwiba, a farmer from Zambia who is adapting to climate change thanks to our support

Mwiba is a Zambian farmer who leads efforts in his community to adapt agriculture to climate change. He is one of the lead farmers supported by Caritas Czech Republic, to introduce farmers from his community to sustainable agriculture. Each lead farmer usually has around 20 to 25 follower farmers. Now, Mwiba is sharing his knowledge with his community to tackle the challenges of climate change. 

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment
April 10, 2024 News

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment

At Caritas Czech Republic, we care about our planet. That is why we help protect it in several countries around the world. In Iraq and Zambia, we support farmers in adapting to climate change so that they can continue to grow and harvest successfully. In Moldova and Georgia, we are introducing the benefits of composting, and in Mongolia we are helping to prevent plastic waste from flooding the beautiful countryside. What else does Caritas Czech Republic do to protect the environment?

I want to become an entrepreneur and give back to my community, says Baruani, a refugee student at the Cavendish University in Zambia
March 14, 2024 News

I want to become an entrepreneur and give back to my community, says Baruani, a refugee student at the Cavendish University in Zambia

Baruani is a 24-year-old student originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He fled his home country with his family to neighbouring Zambia to escape violence and conflict. They found safety in the refugee settlement of Mantapala, but Baruani wanted something more - an education that would also allow him to help other refugees. Thanks to our support, he is now studying at a university in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka.