Numerous safety net programs are designed by the government to ensure protection for the marginalised and weaker sections of society. These programs are devised to help the neediest in the community so that they can meet their basic needs and live a dignified life. The safety net programs are available in different forms including subsidies, reservations, or direct transfer of benefits. Among other vulnerable groups, children are also covered under

Caritas India and CRS have successfully launched the third phase of EMPOWER Asia, a transformative initiative focused on system strengthening. The event witnessed the active participation of eight DSSS partners from Assam, Odisha, Manipur, Mizoram, and West Bengal. The launch featured a poster unveiling and an orientation session on the EMPOWER approach to system strengthening, guided by Fr. (Dr.) Jolly Puthenpura, Assistant Executive Director, Caritas

The farmers of Sonitpur District in Assam have set record cultivation for growing rice using the improved method of cultivation promoted by the FARM Northeast program. According to the FARM Northeast Field Program Associate, Wilson Kandulna, 70 farmers have harvested an average paddy yield of 3-4 quintals per bigha using a System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. These farmers have experienced tangible benefits and positive outcomes from implementing

The transformative Eighteen Days long residential Development Dynamics Course (DDC) from November 20th to December 7th, 2023, the 53rd Development Dynamics Course (DDC) by Caritas India reached its conclusion at the Sannidhi Centre for Pastoral Renewal, Shimoga, Karnataka. The immersive program, organized under the auspices of the Caritas Institute of Development Action and Learning (CIDAL), brought together a dynamic cohort of 21 participants from

Today a growing number of people are exposed to disaster due to increased population, exploitation of natural resources, unplanned urbanization, climate change, and poverty. Many of the disasters mostly occur in vulnerable and conflict-sensitive areas. The need for improved practices and response mechanisms is felt more strongly in the Humanitarian work and previously. Caritas India realized this essential need and started investing in disaster preparedness

Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is a crucial aspect of women's health that encompasses practices, facilities, and services required to ensure women and adolescent girls are equipped to manage their menstruation with dignity, privacy, and safety. The importance of MHM extends beyond the physiological aspects of menstruation; it is also a matter of human rights, public health encompassing psychological well-being. In this regard, on 28th November

Although the HIV epidemic in India has shown a downward trend of 46.3% from 2010 to 2021, the efforts to alleviate the concomitant effects of the disease remain as relevant as ever. According to the report of the Government of India report 2021, 24 lakh People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) exist in the country. In such a situation dissemination of the right knowledge and addressing misinformation regarding HIV becomes among the core objectives of

In a vibrant celebration of culture, nutrition, and sustainable farming practices, the Khandwa Diocesan Social Service (KDSS) and Caritas India joined hands to organise the Sri Anna Mahotsav at the KDSS Campus in Khandwa on November 24, 2023. This grand event not only marked the largest millet festival in the state but also played a crucial role in promoting for the cultivation and consumption of millet, aligning perfectly with the International