For years, Pi Lalthlamuankimi toiled under the sun, her hands deep in the soil of Saihapui K village in Mizoram's Kolasib District. Farming was her life's work, a skill she had honed since her youth while her husband served the country far from home. When he retired, they invested their savings into expanding their farm, hoping to secure a better future. But as he aged and could no longer contribute much physically, sustaining their livelihood rested

Six months ago, the pond in Musangu village was choked with weeds and silt, barely able to meet the community’s needs. Today, it is a thriving water source, sustaining crops, livestock, and daily life. This transformation showcases the power of community action. Located in Angara Block, Jharkhand, Musangu village is home to approximately 100 people who rely on a local pond for drinking water, irrigation, and household needs. Over time, the pond

As the world faces an alarming water crisis, experts and community leaders from across Asia gathered for the Asia Regional Webinar on World Water Day, organized by CIDAL of Caritas India in collaboration with Caritas Asia on 21 March 2025. With the theme "Water for the Future," the webinar brought together participants from different countries to address the urgent need for collective action to protect water resources and prevent future water conflicts.

In a world where volunteerism is often seen as mere charity, Caritas India is rewriting the narrative by positioning volunteers as powerful drivers of nation-building. In a bold move to strengthen volunteer engagement, Caritas India with the support of CRS recently hosted a three-day residential Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop from 19 to 21 March 2025 at New Delhi aimed at enhancing the capacity of Caritas India and its partner organizations

Smallholder farmers in Northeast India face mounting challenges as climate change threatens their livelihoods. But a recent gathering in Guwahati suggests a new future, one driven by innovation, resilience, and a shared commitment to sustainable agriculture may be on the horizon. The FARM Northeast Phase IV Review Meeting, organized by Caritas India at Don Bosco Institute at Guwahati, brought together agricultural experts, field practitioners, and

In the bustling streets of East Delhi’s urban slums, where survival is a daily struggle, another battle rages quietly and remains unseen, unspoken, and often ignored. It is the battle of over 1,307 people living with HIV (PLHIV) who fight not only the virus but also the crushing weight of stigma and social exclusion. Amid these invisible struggles, Caritas India’s Gram Nirman Urban Program, with support from Caritas Australia, is extending a

What if working together could turn struggle into success? In a remote village in Manipur, 29 determined families are proving that collective farming can do just that, transforming barren land into thriving fields and securing a brighter future. Their journey is not just about growing crops but about growing hope. Could their story inspire a new future for smallholder farmers everywhere? In the heart of the Tengnoupal district, near the international

Caritas India's Executive Director, Fr. Antony Fernandes, presented a comprehensive report on the South Asian subregion at the Caritas Asia Regional Commission Meeting held on March 11-12, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. This crucial Regional Commission Meeting brought together representatives from across Asia to discuss strategic directions, programmatic progress, and collaborative initiatives. In his presentation, Fr. Antony Fernandes provided an in-depth