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 80,000 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

Tea Tihounova's legacy still lives on
November 9, 2023 News

Tea Tihounova's legacy still lives on

Ten years ago, when she was at the birth of Caritas Czech Republic's office in Zambia, no one could predict that Tea Tihounová would succeed in building one of our most successful foreign branches. During Caritas Czech Republic's ten years of work, our organisation has significantly helped to improve the situation of countless people in Zambia and their living conditions. The Zambia engagement eventually proved fatal for Tea. This year marks five years since she succumbed to malaria.

Our work in Zambia aligns with our global aim of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice, says Martina Havlíková, country director at Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia
October 31, 2023 CCR-Zambia

Our work in Zambia aligns with our global aim of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice, says Martina Havlíková, country director at Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia

Caritas Czech Republic has marked a decade of impactful work in Zambia, celebrating numerous achievements and overcoming significant challenges. In an interview with Martina Havlíkova, the current country director, we discuss the organisation's accomplishments and the obstacles it has encountered along the way.

The DAFI scholarship programme is empowering refugees through education, says Deborah Kabambe Mapala
October 23, 2023 CCR-Zambia

The DAFI scholarship programme is empowering refugees through education, says Deborah Kabambe Mapala

In a world grappling with the challenges of forced displacement and refugee crises, providing education opportunities to refugees is crucial in promoting their self-reliance, empowerment, and successful integration into host communities. One initiative that has been playing a vital role in this regard is the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) scholarship programme. We spoke to Deborah Kabambe Mapala, our colleague in Lusaka, Zambia, about the DAFI scholarships and her journey with Caritas Czech Republic.   

Jean from Zambia is now the owner of a cassava processing business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic
October 16, 2023 News

Jean from Zambia is now the owner of a cassava processing business thanks to Caritas Czech Republic

Jean Makunga Habukali is a farmer living in Mongu, located in Zambia's Western Province. Jean was a radio presenter, but she lost her job in 2018. After that, Jean started farming cassava and cashew, however, she lacked proper facilities. Caritas Czech Republic provided Jean with cassava processing equipment and adequate space. Thanks to our help, Jean is now the proud owner of her own cassava farm.