In a heartwarming display of unity and solidarity, approximately 100 migrant workers hailing from diverse backgrounds came together on August 15, 2023, at Suthan Bathery, Kerala. This significant gathering was orchestrated as part of Caritas India's post-COVID migrant support project, generously backed by CHARIS. A celebration brimming with purpose, the day showcased not only the resilience of these migrants but also the strength that lies in their

In an inspiring stride towards nurturing a harmonious future, Samvaad Peace Club Children have taken up the responsibility to promote peace and harmony within their community. Equipped with a deep understanding of the "Grammar of Peace," these peace ambassadors are sowing the seeds of compassion, unity, and harmony. Caritas India, under its Samvaad project, is incessantly connected with its peace promoters through different programmes on the ground

In a remarkable endeavour aimed at uplifting the lives of persons living with disabilities (PwDs), Caritas India’s Community Based Rehabilitation (CI CBR), a prominent programme, is making profound strides towards fostering social inclusion and productivity. Among the numerous challenges faced by PwDs, the constraint of independent mobility stands out as a significant hurdle, often arising from impairments as well as societal and environmental

For ages, farmers in Rasulpur village in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh have faced the predicament of middlemen dictating prices for their produce, leaving them with meagre returns for their hard work. This is the reason the farmers are not able to achieve economic independence. However, this narrative changed dramatically with the advent of the "haat bazaar," or village market, which not only circumvented the middlemen but also paved the

As climate change, conflict, and technology are rapidly impacting our food system, seed banks can be the last line of defence to conserve the diversity of plant species, especially those cultivated by humans. Caritas India FARM Northeast project has not only garnered attention for its pioneering approach to seed preservation but also for its vital contribution to environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and food security. A group of women in Thadsning

About 86 percent of farmers are classified as small-holder farmers in India. In this, 4.6 percent belongs to Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. These predominantly tribal farmers are particularly vulnerable to climatic and economic shocks due to their cultural beliefs and practices. Most smallholder farmers traditionally rely on monocropping, which adversely affects yield, soil health, and food security. Recent statistics reveal that nearly 85% of farmers

The orientation exercise for the Khushaal Bachpan programme was held to provide a platform to indulged team members in building rapport and foster connections to develop a broader and intricate understanding of the programme. Thus, it was imperative to impart the objectives of the programme along with its other thematic interconnections to enable the pathway towards achieving the larger goal. Laying down the moral and spiritual foundation for the

In a significant move aimed at addressing the challenges faced by migrant workers in the country, a pioneering initiative called "Pravasi Bandhu Phase II" was officially launched on August 8, 2023, in the nation's capital. The program, organized by Caritas India, is a huge step towards helping and empowering the migrant population at large. The launch event, which took place at the Navjivan Renewal Centre, was attended by esteemed leaders and organizations