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.

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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

What causes malnutrition and how we help prevent it in Zambia
May 3, 2023 News

What causes malnutrition and how we help prevent it in Zambia

More than half of Zambia's nearly 20 million people live below the poverty line. The country's malnutrition rate is one of the highest in the world, with nearly half the population unable to meet their minimum calorie requirements. More than one-third of children under five years of age are stunted. Poverty, inequality and the increasingly severe effects of climate change are exacerbating hunger levels. How is Caritas Czech Republic tackling malnutrition in Zambia?

A church collection is coming up to help persecuted Christians. Join us on 14th May
April 28, 2023 News

A church collection is coming up to help persecuted Christians. Join us on 14th May

Traditionally, churches take up a collection on the Sixth Sunday of Easter to help persecuted Christians and others in need. Last year alone it raised nearly 9 million crowns. Thanks to the generosity of donors, help reaches thousands of people in need every year. For example, people returning home after the war in Iraq, or Lebanese who find themselves in a difficult situation. Join the collection this year on 14th May.

8 things to know about Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia
April 21, 2023 CCR-Zambia

8 things to know about Meheba refugee settlement in Zambia

When refugees flee their countries because of wars, conflicts and violence, they settle down in refugee camps. The Meheba Refugee settlement in Zambia is one of the refugee settlements in Africa hosting people who were forced to leave their homes. What does life in this settlement look like and what else should you know about Meheba refugee settlement?

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment
April 11, 2023 News

5 ways Caritas Czech Republic protects the environment

We care about our planet. That is why we help protect it in several countries around the world. We are introducing innovative solutions for farmers in Zambia to help them adapt to climate change, planting resilient trees in Iraq and improving waste management in Moldova. What else is Caritas Czech Republic doing to protect the environment?