Caritas India convened with interfaith leaders and prominent citizens in Western Uttar Pradesh to discuss transferring ownership of the Samvaad – Peace Building program to the local community. The meetings, held in Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar on June 12, 2024 aimed to enhance accountability and ensure the program's sustainability. Samvaad, operational in seven districts of Uttar Pradesh, focuses on addressing issues related to conflict, violence,

The reputation of women SHGs in Kalidas Punji village of Assam has changed in the last five years from passive individualistic members to actively empowered collective. The RED SHG was formed in 2018 with 10 members under the guidance of the Block Development Officer (BDO) to bring together women from different generations to work together, embodying a real sense of community spirit. Despite the ambitious beginning, the group lacked understanding

The atmospheric CO2 has passed 427.6 PPM, which is 77.6 PPM above safe levels. Scientists are worried that harmful gases destroying the ozone layer are falling faster than expected. Environmental degradation, climate breakdown, and the use of toxic chemicals create a dramatic impact on the quality of life of all human beings, especially children. Caritas India’s Surokhit Shaishav program believes that children are more vulnerable to the effects

In a powerful display of solidarity and commitment, Caritas India’s Surokhit Shaishav programme, in collaboration with partners in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam, observed the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, 2024 –. This year’s commemoration, marking the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, featured a variety of awareness campaigns and activities aimed at eradicating child labour and promoting

Caritas India marked World Environment Day with rallying support to conserve the environment and care for our common home. The webinar was jointly organised by Caritas Institute for Development Action and Learning (CIDAL) and Caritas Asia on 5th June 2024. The event has seen a convergence of like-minded people and organisations to take the resolution for corrective steps and make this world a better place to live. Ms. Mungreiphy Shimray, Regional

World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about environmental challenges. In a significant effort to promote environmental awareness and community harmony, the Samvaad Peace Building and Reconciliation Program observed World Environment Day with over four hundred participants from diverse communities across four locations. Samvaad Peacebuilding and Reconciliation program recently partnered

Amid the challenges of unemployment and low family income, a tiny interest found itself in the spotlight: bakery business. As Nidaarki Pale, a single mother from Lumtrep Village in the West Jaintia Hills District was struggling to find a stable livelihood to sustain her two children, her small aspiration became the cornerstone of self-reliance and empowerment. This remarkable aspiration not only helped her to upscale but also overcome vulnerability

Indigenous communities' identities are deeply intertwined with their natural surroundings, particularly forests that serve as their primary source of livelihood. These communities have thrived for generations, coexisting harmoniously with the forest ecosystem. However, they have often faced isolation and neglect, making sustainable livelihood opportunities essential for their survival and development. Caritas India's Gram Nirman project exemplifies