On October 22 and 23, the vibrant city of Ranchi, Jharkhand, played host to a two-day training session for the Caritas India Gram Nirman initiative, marking the commencement of its fourth year of impactful community development. This project, supported by Caritas Australia, exemplifies the essence of grassroots empowerment. Through its Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, Gram Nirman is not just transforming livelihoods but also instilling

Driven by an unwavering zeal to provide her daughter with a better future, Ankita Munda, a farmer from Hersinghjote village in West Bengal, has transformed her life and her community through the support of Caritas India’s Uttoran Project. Her dedication pushed her to break free from poverty and led her to become a powerful change agent for her entire village. What started as a personal journey to secure her daughter’s future has now evolved into

"Naarit aahe shakti bhari," declared Renuka Maske, with an undeniable proof of the immense strength that women possess. In the once sleepy village of Shivni in the Beed district, a remarkable and silent revolution unfolded, led by determined women who envisioned a brighter, more empowered future. For the first time in Shivni's history, these women took the lead in driving the village's development, mobilizing and organizing themselves with unwavering

In a bid to bolster food security and improve resilience among smallholder farmers, Caritas India and JDSSS Mandla hosted a pivotal district-level orientation and dialogue as part of the Smallholder Adaptive Farming & Biodiversity Network (SAFBIN) III program. Held on 9th October 2024, at the JDSSS Centre in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, the event witnessed the gathering of 60 key stakeholders, including resource farmers, district agriculture and horticulture

Caritas India recently hosted a webinar to observe the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) on 14 October 2024. The theme, "The Role of Education in Protecting and Empowering Youth for a Disaster-Free Future," aligned with the Sendai Framework’s goal of reducing global disaster risks through a focus on youth and children. The Scaling Resilience for Future Impacts webinar brought together over 140 participants from government, civil

In the heart of eastern India lies Jharkhand, a state rich in minerals and diverse landscapes. However, beneath its resource-rich exterior, it grapples with significant challenges, particularly for its tribal communities. These communities, primarily dependent on subsistence agriculture and forest-based livelihoods, are facing increasing pressures due to climate change, land degradation, and limited access to resources. The Gram Nirman initiative

As you gaze across the vibrant fields, a stunning tapestry of colors and textures unfolds before your eyes. Different crops flourish side by side, each contributing to a harmonious blend of life and sustenance. Suren Tisso, 42, has successfully transformed his agricultural field at Longki Tisso Village in Assam into significant increase in income and food security. By October 2024, Suren had diversified his farming operations to grow eleven different

In the vibrant heart of West Bengal, the villages of Nadia and Murshidabad flourish with rich agricultural practices, with jute serving as a cornerstone of the region’s economy. Among these villages, Palashdanga stands out for its inspiring journey toward economic resilience through jute cultivation. Often referred to as the "golden fiber," jute symbolizes the aspirations and livelihoods of millions. The fertile alluvial soil and favorable tropical