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

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.

Abraham, Mukonda and Robbams – meeting students from Zambia
January 8, 2015 Zambia

Abraham, Mukonda and Robbams – meeting students from Zambia

Three students from the Zambian city, Solwezi, shared their stories and future plans for when they finish their studies in four technical areas taught at two colleges in the north-western province of Zambia. The school year began last September and the examination period is now under way.

Cycling for knowledge
December 18, 2014 Zambia

Cycling for knowledge

Luka Nsamba, 32-years old Angolan and father of three, was so determined to gain new knowledge in order to improve his business that he has closed his grocery shop for five days and cycled 30  kilometers every day to attend business skills training organized by Caritas Czech Republic from 27th to 31st October 2014 in Meheba refugee settlement.