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Development hinges on peace between faiths

Misconceptions and mistrust can be eliminated through regular dialogue between faiths to achieve true development and harmonious accord. Dialogue eliminates the misconceptions among different faith followers to bring harmony and peace through their actions. Samvaad (Dialogue) a peacebuilding and reconciliation programme of Caritas India actively work with different stakeholders to dialogue on peacebuilding in the communities. The programme partners

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Roof Top Nutrition Garden –Addressing nutritional needs PLHIV

Caritas India, in collaboration with Caritas Australia, is implementing the Gram Nirman project in three states: Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Delhi. The urban programme component in Delhi primarily focuses on rehabilitating families living with HIV/AIDS in 18 new slums in the East Delhi district. The intervention area is located on the eastern bank of the Yamuna River bordering Uttar Pradesh. It is Delhi's most populous area, and a larger malaise

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New perspective of community-based rehabilitation shared with the Southern Regional team

The sphere of Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) has drastically changed over the past years and so does its approaches, dimensions and responses. CBR which aimed towards enhancing the lives of people with disabilities (PwD) has adopted a multi-sectoral approach like inclusion, disaster risk reduction, and safeguarding while combating the perpetual cycle of poverty and disability. Caritas India organized a Southern regional training workshop (ToT)

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Project Formulation workshop imparts in-depth knowledge for winning proposals

Winning project funding for social development is tough, and there is growing pressure from different disciplines to get grants. Most of the projects fail to secure funding for their callings, ideas, and visions either due to flawed methodology, unmeasurable indicators, unrealistic budgets or narrow scope. Caritas India with its 60 years of experience in implementing thousands of projects and programmes across the country with a funding grant from

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Backyard Garden: A source of income generation

Khawlkungi lives in Chhingchhip Mualpui Village, Serchhip District with her family of five members. Her family's diet and livelihood are primarily dependent on farming. She has been part of the Caritas India FARM NE-III Project for the past two years. Her interest in the Farm Project stemmed from the nature of her family's income. “Before joining the FARM NE Project, my family was unable to generate income and had no other options,” says Mrs.

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Triggering discussion for building a better future of migrants on World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Caritas India triggered a discussion to build a better future for the migrants and offer peace and dignity to all. A webinar was hosted on 26th October 2022 to commemorate the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) and honour the role of migrants for their valuable contribution to the development of our society. The platform has recognised, the humungous efforts of the migrants and refugees who bring along with them varied skills and experiences

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Redefining traditional healers as patient friends

Dialogue is one of the strategic pillars of Caritas India which emphasizes dialogue with the poor, with nature and with duty bearers. Caritas India and its SABAL programme partner organizations- Jeevan Vikas Sanstha, Matru Schaya Social Centre Bhandaraj and  Dayasagar Social Center Ranigram, Amravati organized district-level consultation on traditional healers on 23rd September 2022. The consultation brought District health and women child development

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Community led action alleviates burden on farmers by reducing external dependency

The farming sector has invariably been plagued by several problems like loss of agricultural land, lack of local seeds and seedlings, irrigation, lack of infrastructure in the agricultural sector, manures, fertilizer, biocides and others. These problems, directly and indirectly, affect the life of farmers. Farming practices and other activities of agriculture consume arduous time as well as the efforts of a farmer. Duplicate seeds and agricultural

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