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

Maternal mortality decreased in the Mongo district
August 24, 2015 Zambia

Maternal mortality decreased in the Mongo district

Zambia deals with one of the world's highest maternal, infant and children under 5 years of age mortality rates – especially in its least developed part, Western province. The lack of skilled health workers, poor equipment in maternity hospitals and low awareness about health care possibilities among the rural communities are to blame. In the Mongo district, Caritas Czech Republic managed to achieve surprising results in the field of maternal and child care.

Pasiya, Bwembyaa Erick – trainees, whom Caritas CR enables a new start
July 8, 2015 Zambia

Pasiya, Bwembyaa Erick – trainees, whom Caritas CR enables a new start

Caritas Czech Republic has helped refugees from Angola get better jobs as well as to people from Zambian through courses in professional skills in learning centres established in the Maukwayukwa and Meheba regions. It’s because most of the locals and the biggest number of Angolan refugees lives in this part of Zambia.

Anita, Joao and Mervis study to fulfill their dreams
February 19, 2015 Zambia

Anita, Joao and Mervis study to fulfill their dreams

Another three students talk about their life and determination to get an education in one of four engineering disciplines that Caritas Czech Republic has supported since last September in Zambia. Anita and Mervis study cookery and Joao, tailoring. They are all committed to successfully completing the study, establishing their own businesses, or even to study further.

Czech health experts in Zambia for the second time
February 6, 2015 Zambia

Czech health experts in Zambia for the second time

In November 2014 Caritas CR sent Czech experts in the health care of mother and child to Mongu in Zambia's Western Province for the second time. The three-member team of medics arrived in the capital Lusaka just in time for flags, bonfires, firecrackers and general merriment. All public spaces were dressed in green, red, black and orange - the four colours of Zambian flag. Yes, it was  the 50th anniversary celebration of Zambia’s independence.