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Health Camp Brings Vital Support to PLHIV in Delhi Slums

Caritas India recently organized a transformative health camp under its Gram Nirman Urban program, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to supporting People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in our community. This remarkable event, which drew 70 participants, including 30 men and 40 women, as well as members of High-Risk Groups such as MSMs and FSWs, offered a comprehensive range of services tailored to the unique needs of PLHIV. The urban component of

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Smallholder Farmers Cultivate Nutrition and Sustainability on World Pulses Day

On February 10, 2025, the celebration of World Pulses Day 2025 by the Smallholder Adaptive Farming and Biodiversity Network (SAFBIN) in Madhya Pradesh exemplifies the global importance of pulses in sustainable agriculture and nutrition security. This event not only highlighted the nutritional benefits of pulses but also their crucial role in promoting biodiversity and sustainable farming practices. SAFBIN's initiative to involve over 150 smallholder

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Millet Returns: Sengman Marak’s journey of revival and resilience

Sitting on the edge of his farmland, Sengman Marak gazes at the golden millet swaying in the breeze, a sight once rare in his village. He never studied agriculture in a classroom, yet he knows the rhythms of the land—the right time to clear the jungle, when to sow seeds, and how to read the sky for rain. Much of this wisdom was passed down through generations, the rest he learned through years of toil, observing the earth respond to his hands.

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Caritas India’s ‘Share to Serve’ Initiative Reaches Delhi’s Vulnerable Communities

Caritas India has extended vital support to the urban poor families in Delhi through its 'Share to Serve' initiative, addressing urgent needs in two distinct urban areas. On 7th February 2025, the organization distributed 66 dry ration kits in Jahangirpuri slum and 66 blankets in Dilshad Garden, targeting those most affected by urban poverty and harsh winter conditions. Mobilized through the generosity of donors, this effort prioritizes single parents,

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Caritas India welcomes MSW Students for a Collaborative Journey

A group of Master of Social Work (MSW) from the North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Nagaland, visited Caritas India on February 3, 2025, to study its innovative social development programs. Led by Fr. Dr. Robin Thomas, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Social Work at NEISSR, the visit aimed to foster academic-practitioner collaboration and deepen understanding of Caritas India's grassroots initiatives. The

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A switch to farm diversification for a sustainable livelihood

In a remarkable turnaround, Vincent Chermako, a 47-year-old farmer from Dolgaon village in Assam's Kokrajhar district, has transformed his struggling 2.5-acre farm into a thriving, diversified agricultural enterprise. This success story, facilitated by the Farm Northeast IV program, showcases the powerful impact of farm diversification on smallholder farmers' livelihoods. Vincent's monthly income has surged from ₹6,000 to ₹10,000, with potential

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How Harkrishnapur’s Gaushala transformed Challenges into Opportunities

Harkrishnapur, a small village in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, long suffered the scourge of stray cattle, with farmers watching powerlessly as their fields became grazing grounds for abandoned cows and bulls. "Because of the stray animals, especially cows and bulls, we have been unable to make any progress in agriculture," lamented Munni Devi, echoing the frustration of her fellow villagers. The problem cut deep, affecting not just crop yields but also

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365 Meters of Hope: Kadnai’s Road to Prosperity

In a remarkable display of unity, the remote tribal community of Kadnai village in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, constructed a 365-meter road in just one week, enabling easier access to essential services and transforming daily life for its 1,363 residents across 287 households. This initiative, guided by the Caritas India Gram Nirman project addressed the longstanding isolation of Kadnai—a village perched amid hills and forests with the nearest

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