Whether in a Self-Help Group (SHG) meeting or discussing challenges of People with Disabilities (PwDs), Bijoy Mahali never leaves a chance to share his life experience and the change brought by the CBR programme. He is never shy about testifying himself in any social functions, religious activities, or community events. Born with visual impairment and losing parents in early childhood, Bijoy has seen life from a microscope. He has seen poverty and

The visit to the Agrarian Prosperity Program (APP) of the Gumla district to see and interact with smallholders has been a great learning. The low-cost agriculture models and convergence has empowered the local tribal people to make informed decisions with the realisation of their role and responsibilities. Initiatives like a resilient farming system, and building community institutions are excellent examples of how an active and conscious community

Caritas India organised a four-day intensive training program on Protection Mainstreaming in Aizawl, Mizoram. The event was organised during July 26-29, 2022, at the Aijal club under PROCAP project supported by ECHO for Northeast states focusing on displaced communities. A total of 29 participants attended the event. Mr. John Condon, an expert in the field of protection mainstreaming brought in a very rich thematic experience to facilitate the whole

The aftermath consequences of the Assam floods continue to persist especially in the vulnerable section of the population. Although the number of people affected by the flood water has now reduced to 8000 according to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), lakhs of people are struggling hard to rebuild their lives that were washed by a calamity the scale of which they never witnessed before. Thousands more are in need of basic amenities

Four Catholic Dioceses and Diocesan Social service societies have responded to the flood relief efforts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states. They have distributed the relief material to 8800 people in two flood-affected States. The food kits, cooked food, tarpaulin and recsin sheets were provided to the people in relief centres and people staying at homes in critical areas. The incessant rains from 3rd July 2022 in Telangana created havoc in the

Child Rights Program Quarterly Review Meeting was held at Seva Kendra Calcutta on 27th and 28th July 22. Caritas India is in its third and final year of implementation of the Surokhit Shaishav program with a focus on the abolition of child labour in all forms in the State by establishing an effective child protection system, promoting children’s rights to education, social participation and inclusive development. Thereby creating safe spaces. Surokhit

Sangita Gorh, a mother of two young children Suraj and Lucky is a resident Sindura village under the Cachar District of Assam. Last year she lost her husband due to liver disease. After the death of her husband, she took charge of the family and her aged mother-in-law also who also stays with them. She works as a tea pucker at Sindura tea estate for the sustenance of the family. “We moved to a high land as the water level of Sindura river start

Caritas Goa has urged the Government to recognize the contribution of migrants as citizens of the country and provide their due rights by initiating policy formulation for their welfare. Fr. Maverick, the Director of Caritas Goa has made this appeal to the representatives from the various government departments, NGOs, students, advocates, migrant workers and like-minded people gathered in and consultation to share their views to assist in creating