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As we are preparing for our next trip to beautiful Zambia, we wish to extend you a warm invitation to support our Social Media Campaigns! “The more the merrier,” they say—join us to make the work of FCTrelief known through your social media channels. Your sharing multiplies our efforts! An Example of a new Flyer for Social Media A team is preparing for the next trip to Zambia—we are excited to be there, inspire our pupils and equip our staff, and to advance the charitable wo

The new year began with great momentum. Every start of the year in Zambia is intense: new pupils are enrolled. Students seize the new opportunities to build a ‘future through education’. FCTrelief promotes and supports them.   Gordon Merk New Students (from left to right): Evelyn, Francis, Monica, Moses New Pupils Last year, we had six ‘ Grade 12 ’ school leavers. Joanne and Isaac were the best, with Joanne even achieving top marks in all subjects! Winter, Isaac and Trust wi

A new year is beginning, also for FCTrelief. We look back with gratitude and forward with confidence. The work of FCTrelief is dynamic. It is progressing. Strategies have been discussed and changes initiated. The service to young people in Zambia and to young and older people with disabilities in Bulgaria continues. This is important. A New Year   At the end of a year, many people make resolutions for the coming year. This is good and important, because we live in a volatile

We are launching this year’s Christmas campaign: ‘Sharing love.’ Donating some of our abundance to emergency aid and support for people in poor and difficult circumstances is ‘sharing love.’ FCTrelief helps people in Bulgaria and serves young people in Zambia. Bulgaria   In Bulgaria, FCTrelief supports individuals and families living in poverty. Older people and the disadvantaged have a hard time, especially those who have little or no support from their families. People wit

Zambia did not disappoint! The team and visitors had wonderful experiences and enjoyed beautiful Zambia to the fullest. The FCTrelief team knew it would be labour-intensive and fulfilled their workload. The progress and successes of young people supported by FCTrelief are gratifying and encouraging! Gordon Merk reports. Happy Pupils during Lunch at the Plot Intensive work, encouraging reports Gordon Merk and Erich Vracko arrived in Zambia a few days before Chris Merk. Unfortu

The next trip to Zambia is already coming up. We are flying to the warm south this month. Visitors and sponsors from FCTrelief are...

The second school semester ends with inspiring workshops. A varied two-week programme broadens our pupils' horizons. We educate them in...

The FCTrelief team is delighted to be able to give new students a golden opportunity for an apprenticeship again this year. Everyone is...

Three years ago, at the age of 19, Misheck set off for India to study computer technology (Bachelor of Computer Science and Engineering)....

Work on the farm is progressing well! The sun is shining, the water is flowing, the vegetables are growing and the team is encouraged and...

FCTrelief runs workshops during the spring and autumn holidays. They last two weeks and are characterised by creative learning and a...

Our work in Zambia is an adventure - and it shall continue! On our last trip to Zambia, we once again achieved a great deal. All the...

We are in the middle of preparations for our next trip to Zambia. This time, we will once again be welcoming special visitors, friends...

Every new year brings new opportunities. At FCTrelief we have pupils who have completed «Grade 12» and those who are new to our...

Our Christmas campaign was a complete success again this year! Happy children in Zambia and grateful people in Bulgaria were blessed with...

Christmas is a time when we care for one another. This year, FCTrelief is bringing hope and help to where it is needed and appreciated....

Our visit to Zambia was enjoyable and successful. The highlight was the celebration of the tenth anniversary of ‘FCTrelief Zambia...

We are celebrating ten years of FCTrelief Zambia Foundation! Looking back, we are filled with gratitude for what we have been able to...

There are thousands of orphaned and abandoned children in Bulgaria. From the very beginning of our work in the poorest country in the EU,...

We are delighted to introduce our two latest graduates, Gift and Memory, who celebrated their recent achievements at University of Zambia...