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Changing people's lives positively. Our blog posts show how our work influences people and creates positive life-changes.


Mar 14 min read
On our way to Zambia – again and for the first time!
We are in the middle of preparations for our next trip to Zambia. This time, we will once again be welcoming special visitors, friends...


Feb 13 min read
A new Year with new Opportunities
Every new year brings new opportunities. At FCTrelief we have pupils who have completed «Grade 12» and those who are new to our...

Jan 33 min read
«Light and Warmth» brought Joy and Love
Our Christmas campaign was a complete success again this year! Happy children in Zambia and grateful people in Bulgaria were blessed with...


Dec 1, 20242 min read
«Light und Warmth» Christmas Campaign 2024
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....

Nov 4, 20244 min read
On to a new Decade!
Our visit to Zambia was enjoyable and successful. The highlight was the celebration of the tenth anniversary of ‘FCTrelief Zambia...


Oct 1, 20247 min read
10 Years FCTrelief Zambia Foundation—we celebrate!
We are celebrating ten years of FCTrelief Zambia Foundation! Looking back, we are filled with gratitude for what we have been able to...


Sep 3, 20242 min read
Helping Children Professionally
There are thousands of orphaned and abandoned children in Bulgaria. From the very beginning of our work in the poorest country in the EU,...


Aug 1, 20243 min read
Celebrating two new graduates!
We are delighted to introduce our two latest graduates, Gift and Memory, who celebrated their recent achievements at University of Zambia...


Jul 1, 20242 min read
Optimistic about the Future
The last few years have been a challenge for our farm, because success has failed to materialise. It is like a thunderstorm that has...


Jun 3, 20242 min read
Fruit Tree Campaign in Zambia
We now also want fruit trees to blossom on the farm. We are therefore launching a fruit tree campaign. The idea is for the children of...


May 4, 20243 min read
Giving People Dignity
Over the past four years, FCTrelief and its subsidiary association "Heart for Bulgaria" have supported five excursions for retired people...


Apr 1, 20245 min read
“A working holiday”
Once again, our three-week trip to FCTrelief Foundation in Zambia was a real “working holiday.” The timing was perfect for all that...


Feb 29, 20242 min read
Life goes on…
Last month we reported about the challenges with cholera and the delay in starting schooling, as well as the good results of our pupils....


Feb 1, 20242 min read
The New Year starts with New Challenges
After a successful Christmas Campaign, the new year started with a new challenge: Cholera outbreak. Although this is usually an annual...


Jan 2, 20242 min read
Warm Hearts and Smiling Faces
“Grateful warm hearts and beautiful smiling faces” was the result of our 2023 Christmas Campaign. We are very grateful for your generous...


Nov 30, 20231 min read
FCTrelief Christmas Campaign 2023!
Christmas is just around the corner! FCTrelief is active for children, young people and the elderly. You, too, can join and help....


Nov 1, 20234 min read
A Full and Rewarding Visit
Once again our 3-week visit to FCTrelief in Zambia at the beginning of October was busy, people-intense and very worthwhile. Chris Merk...

Sep 30, 20232 min read
A Heart for Bulgaria, a Heart for Zambia
People form Bratsigovo collect aid for the Zambian children. Grateful for the help over the years, they took initiative. Gordon Merk...

Aug 31, 20234 min read
Autumn Workshops
Our second two weeks of workshops were inspiring and rewarding for our pupils. Gordon Merk reports. Our second two weeks of workshops...

Jul 31, 20233 min read
Farewell to Tabea – Welcome to Danny
After ten years of good work, we have thanked Tabea with a farewell party. Racheal‘s husband, Daniel, is new in our Team. After ten years...
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