Strengthening community mechanisms is the key to improving the fight against human trafficking in northeast India, the partners of the Swaraksha Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) program have recommended. To reduce the incidence of human trafficking, partners also propose building linkages and cooperation through community engagement to invoke greater ownership and accountability towards the cause. A list of areas for improvement was suggested during

Caritas India team at the 5th Asia Pacific Community-Based Inclusive Development (APCBID) Congress in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, presented its COVID-19 model for promoting social well-being and protection for persons with disabilities. The key theme of the Congress was Strengthening Social and Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic through Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID). The AP-CBID Congress

The recent performance at the Theatre in Education (TiE), Children from Shurokit Shaishav, presented prevalent grass-roots issues to draw the attention of stakeholders, especially duty-bearers. Their performance was flawless, and they are getting stronger and more effective. Every year, these children use this platform to bring up issues that affect them at different levels. This year the focus was on child trafficking, the harmful impact of social

The integrated family farming (IFF) system is a commonly used term to explain an integrated approach to farming compared to monoculture approaches. It refers to agricultural systems that integrate livestock, crop production, mixed cropping, off-farm farming, organic farming, etc. The farmers believe that integrated family farming helps increase crop production, regular income for the family. Caritas India U3 Phase III program, supported by Misereor,

Caritas India U3 team members from Hyderabad, Warangal, and Adilabad attended the state-level millet conclave at the National Academy of Agriculture Research Management (NAARM) in Hyderabad. It was organized by the NABARD Regional Office in Hyderabad in coordination with the state program associate of the U3 program in Telangana. NABARD included 10 members from the U3 project in Telangana. This event was filled with learning, understanding, sharing,

Time and again, migrant issues break out in the local and national media, but no definite actions are taken. The grave reality of the migrant situation surfaced during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, which opened the eyes of other sections of society who are affluent and well-to-do. Though the pandemic is over, the situation of migrants remains the same. They turn into simple prey for abuse, extortion, and exploitation because of a lack of a strong

Caritas India’s film on community early warning won the second-best short film award at the 3rd session of the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (NPDRR) 2023 organised at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi by the Government of India on March 11, 2023.  The award was received by Fr. (Dr.) Paul Moonjely, the Executive Director of Caritas India, by Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India; Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister

Agriculture has been the backbone of the Indian economy. It contributes significantly to the overall growth of the country. India is expected to remain an agricultural society. Access to reliable, timely, and relevant information can help significantly in many ways to reduce farmers’ risk and uncertainty, empowering them to make good decisions. Agricultural information plays a crucial role in agricultural improvement and the development of farmers’