In a world marked by uncertainty, true resilience begins with robust systems and values. At Caritas India, this resilience is being built from within through the commitment to transparent, ethical, and accountable governance. This was the spirit behind the two-day workshop on Caritas Internationalis Management Standards (CIMS), held on April 21 and 22, 2025, at the Caritas India Head Office in New Delhi. With over 160 member organisations worldwide,

In many low-income households, the financial empowerment of women directly shapes the well-being of children. When mothers have stable incomes, it transforms the choices they can make for their children, from nutritious meals and school supplies to timely medical care and a safe environment. Financial independence gives a woman a stronger voice in household decisions, especially regarding education and health. This is the vision behind the Khushaal

Once written off as barren after the monsoon, the village of Kita in Jharkhand's Latehar district is now thriving all year round. A simple yet transformative act of renovating an old pond has turned dry lands into fertile fields, enabled Rabi cropping, and even created a small fishing economy. All this, driven by the villagers themselves under Caritas India’s Gram Nirman Program, which empowers communities to harness their own resources and lead

For years, Michi Yatung watched her fresh vegetables go to waste—grown with care, but with nowhere to sell. “Sometimes, we had to throw them away,” she recalls quietly. Like many farmers in Ziro Valley, she wondered if her hard work would ever lead to something more. Today, that story has changed, thanks to a small stall, a united group of farmers, and a shared dream of a better future. Situated between forested hills and lush paddy fields,

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When Cyclone Yaas hit the Sundarbans, it left more than just broken houses and flooded fields. It left behind silence, uncertainty, and hunger. Uma Mondal, a 36-year-old widow from Bakkhali village, stood at the edge of her ruined rice field, her only source of income gone. With two young children to feed and no work, Uma thought she would have to leave her home behind and migrate to the city, like many others in her village had done. This fear is

In a small house tucked inside the crowded lanes of Harsh Vihar in East Delhi, the sound of sewing machines mixes with the aroma of homemade vermicelli and papad. Here, Mahua (name changed), a woman living with HIV, starts her day early. She cooks, sews, and works hard, just like many others in her neighbourhood, trying to provide for her family and live with dignity. Across India, more than 2.5 million people are living with HIV, according to a

In the remote hills of Arunachal Pradesh, a traditional chilli called Chakma Chilli is not only adding flavour to meals but also boosting rural incomes and empowering a tribal community. Once used only in local kitchens, this native crop is now creating sustainable livelihoods, encouraging organic farming, and attracting buyers from across the region. In Deban Circle of Changlang district, the Chakma community has cultivated Chakma Chilli for generations.