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With our team we've took part in the Steps towards sustainable construction conference 2026, organized annually by out main media partners TZB-info and estav.tv.

As part of the Expert Panel series at the Faculty of Science, Palacký University in Olomouc, a specialized lecture focused on the Kashitu Secondary School project in Zambia took place. The event was mainly aimed at students of Development Studies and offered a comprehensive view of the project's implementation within the context of development...

Wednesday evening was one of those moments that reminded us exactly why we do what we do. We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and filled every single seat at the Scout Institute (Skautský institut). The energy in the room, shared over cups of Zambian coffee and tea, was truly incredible.

The implementation of a photovoltaic system is a key part of the supplementary structures and technological measures at the Kashitu Campus. This system significantly strengthens the energy stability of the entire site and supports its long-term self-sufficiency.

The next step in the technical solution for the beekeeping laboratory involves the fillings of window and door openings. This construction detail has a fundamental impact not only on the building's internal microclimate but also on its security, durability, and daily operation.

Our beekeepers returned from honey mission just before Christmas, and now is the right time to look back on their time in Kashitu.

At the turn of November and December, we took part in several Christmas markets and sales held after church services, offering products from Africa. Thanks to the involvement of volunteers, we were able to introduce the Kashitu project to a wider audience, establish personal connections with visitors, and at the same time raise financial support ...

This autumn, a group of three adventurers set out for Kashitu. Radek – an experienced beekeeping teacher – and his two assistants, Sofi and Andrea, met for the first time at Václav Havel Airport in Prague. Even a canceled flight didn't stop their mission. When they finally saw the faces of their teammates for the next three weeks,...

News from Zambia sounds optimistic – work goes on in Kashitu! Sewing machines are running at full speed, solar panels are supplying energy not only to the workshop, and beekeepers are preparing for the next big step. Every day brings a small step towards greater self-sufficiency.

This year, on October 18 and 19, the Maker Faire festival took place in Brno for the fifth time. It is an event supporting the creative and technological community, popularizing modern technologies and a creative approach to problem solving.

After this year's challenging summer in Zambia, a post-return team-building event was held, where participants shared their experiences and feelings from Kashitu and evaluated the past season together. Current volunteers also had the opportunity to meet former volunteers and share their experiences.