Widowhood, especially in the Indian context, signifies disruption for not only the spouse but in the lives of the family members. Widows are strangled in the chains of centuries-old customs and stigmas. For her to unshackle those chains and rise above the stigma, requires a push, and a purpose. “My husband, Mr. Mohan Sharma, passed away at the early age of 35, leaving me and our five children at the mercy of society”, says Ms. Renu Devi, reverberating

A little hero, Singrai Murmu, 13, emerged as a change agent in the U3 programme. Despite his young age, he is passionate about protecting nature and is determined to make a difference. His journey to protect the environment is both inspiring and educational, and it serves as a reminder that even the smallest actions can lead to significant change. Hailing from a small village called Dulki under the 2 No. Gram Panchayat in Nayagram block of Jhargram

Letkhokhai, 65-year-old from Kuki- Thadou tribe (Singson clan) was compelled to leave his homeland with his family due to ethnic violence, riot, and killings. Originally from Phaitual village in Jiribam, Manipur, Letkhokhai along with two daughters, two sons, and eleven beloved grandchildren had to cross the border to take refuge in a relief camp. Letkhonkhai lost his wife in January 2023 due to blood cancer. The family was still grieving and trying

The Shanti Sadhbhavna Yatra, a 24-day journey aimed at fostering mutual harmony and peace, was flagged off in the city of Muzaffarnagar, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This city witnessed severe communal riots in 2013. The riots primarily occurred between two major communities, resulting in significant loss of life, displacement of people, and property damage. Caritas India and Meerut Seva Samaj recognized the aftermath of communal strife

We are a family of 7, including a father, mother, four sisters, and one brother. Our family's livelihood solely depends on the produce from the 4 bighas (1 hectare) of agricultural land, out of which only half is irrigated. The Todi Village is small in terms of population but has scattered settlements in Banswara District, Rajasthan. In summer, water scarcity poses a serious challenge despite a canal running within a 30km radius of the village. The

Living with HIV is a traumatic experience, due to the high level of stigma and discrimination attached to HIV/AIDS. Often, families and society abandon the sick relative and break all ties with them. Access to quality health care, support, and treatment is challenging for people living with HIV (PLHIV). Many PLHIV patients face financial challenges that prevent them from continuing their medications and treatment. Caritas India, through its Gram

Strong synergy is required among network members to address the issue of human trafficking and become proactive for timely assistance to victims expressed stakeholders in a State Level Multistakeholder Consultation Meet hosted by Caritas India Surokhit Shaishav-Promoting safe childhood Programme at Guwahati on 30th May 2023. Stakeholders also gave some additional suggestions including strengthening and rejuvenating the existing network members, core

The recent ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has created a harrowing situation for the affected populace. The violence resulted in at least 74 deaths and 47914 displaced people who took refuge in camps. The extensive damage caused by the violence has left innumerable houses burnt, destroyed, and vandalized. The victims left with no other alternative, fled their homes, and sought refuge in camps. The adverse impact is