Premdham Ashram transformed into an inspiring center of learning on July 8, 2024, as it hosted a transformative Youth Awareness Workshop under the Samvaad Peacebuilding Program. Organized by the Karuna Social Service Society, Kotdwar, a partner of Caritas India, the workshop aimed to instil values of peace, ethics, and career guidance in the youth. The serene atmosphere of Premdham Ashram was invigorated by the presence of Bishop Vincent Nellaiparambil

Melghat, a tribal region in Maharashtra, has long struggled with issues of underdevelopment despite numerous government programs over the past seventy years. The Korku tribes of Melghat continue to face challenges in securing necessities like quality education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities. Issues related to women and child health along with child mortality persist, further exacerbated by the adverse impacts of climate change on their

The state of Assam is grappling with a severe flood crisis following the breaching of embankments due to heavy rainfall. As of July 8, 2024, the floods have claimed 72 lives and displaced millions, causing widespread devastation across 27 districts. The situation remains dire, with over 1.8 million people affected, extensive damage to infrastructure, and significant loss of crops and livestock. The affected districts include Goalpara, Nagaon, Cachar,

The new executive team member and staff of Caritas India attended the sixth annual lightning conference to create coping mechanisms and actions at different levels. The conference, themed "Lightning Safe Shelter for All," was hosted by the Climate Resilient Observing Systems Promotion Council (CROPC) at the Institute of Social Science, New Delhi on 28 June 2024. Distinguished guests, experts, scientists, research scholars, and students were invited

The Kerala community is rallying together against the drug menace through the Sajeevam Anti-drug Campaign, a pivotal initiative supported by Caritas India. For the past one and a half years, this campaign has implemented a series of awareness-building and capacity development programs aimed at educating the public on the dangers of substance abuse. These efforts have not only raised awareness but have also brought tangible positive changes across

The humanitarian response to the hailstorm crisis in Manipur by Caritas India was effective and fast. The complete response was completed in a record 40 days. A learning and reflection session on the response was conducted by Caritas India to reflect on the response done in the last 40 days and see what things went well and needed improvement. On 5th May 2024, a severe hailstorm hit Manipur, resulting in extensive damage to houses, property, infrastructure,

In Minou Laiching, a small village in Tengnoupal district of Manipur, Mrs. D. Tomuishang and her husband were typical cultivators, growing a few crops like groundnuts, soybeans, yams, pumpkins, and local beans on their modest plot of land. Despite their hard work, they struggled to access government support for seeds and other essential resources. The turning point came with the introduction of the FARM project. This initiative brought transformative

The demand for greater transparency and accountability from NGOs has grown since 2018 in the development sector. The incidence of abuse, harassment, and exploitation has made safeguarding principles more stringent and non-negotiable for NGOs from both the government and funding donors. For an institution to function efficiently, it is crucial to ensure the functionality of existing systems complies with legal norms. Having policies on paper is no