In India, undernutrition manifests itself very early in life; around one-third of children are already malnourished at birth as a result of prenatal malnutrition brought on by the inadequate nutrition of pregnant women. To address food and nutrition security, a comprehensive, people-led empowerment approach is required, which includes improving the diets and nutrient intake of children and women through community actions. Sanjivani, a programme of

Caritas India along with Caritas Australia has initiated a multi-state cluster program in India for the period of five years from 2023 to 2027. The new program titled KHUSHHAAL BACHPAN will aim towards “Improving the quality of childhood situation in India”. To set the program rolling, Caritas India organized the Kick-off Meeting on January 17, 2023, in Raipur, along with a few partner directors to introduce the program and to work out the partnership

Covid-19 crisis aggravated the woes of the unorganized sector, where the informal workers bore the brunt of economic shock the hardest with 13% drop in earnings in the country. Caritas India with the support of Misereor is taking steps towards reviving the income of marginalized communities and eliminating systemic inequalities through its Fund for Work initiatives. One of the most preferred methodologies for quick recovery in the humanitarian sector

Caritas India launched the 2nd Phase of EMPOWER Asia programme on 19th January 2023 for the selected Dioceses of West Bengal and Odisha, particularly on human resources and to build their capacities in responding to emergencies. The programme will be rolled out as a pilot with the support of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). The launch and project briefing was conducted in hybrid mode with CRS and partner Diocesan Directors from Odisha and West Bengal

A Shanti Sadbhavna Yatra was organized under the Caritas India Samvaad Peacebuilding and reconciliation programme in Uttar Pradesh by Meerut Seva Samaj (MSS) to promote peace and harmony in the communities. Caritas India through the Samvaad programme envisioned creating a peaceful community with the social and economic development of the marginalized and vulnerable communities. A collaboration of different stakeholders and focused beneficiaries had

Seethanagaram Panchayat in Telangana brought twenty-five acres of land under organic farming. The farmers with 4 to 5 acres of the land decided to dedicate 1 -1.5 acres of land for organic cultivation. The number seems small, but it is significant in realizing the high dependence of farmers on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The farmers of Seethanagaram Panchayat of Gudur Mandal from Mahabubabad District in Telangana use higher doses of crops

Caritas India has been awarded Special Consultative Status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on December 07, 2022. The consultative status will help Caritas India to access not only ECOSOC but also its many subsidiary bodies, the various human rights mechanisms of the United Nations, ad-hoc processes on small arms, as well as special events organized by the President of the General Assembly. The United Nations Economic and

Safeguarding is a vital process that protects children and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, exploitation and neglect. The safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults are important as they encounter others due to the interplay of power of age, knowledge, position, and behaviour. Every person should live without harm, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. It is vital that every vulnerable adult and child is kept safe. For