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

In an era where climate change poses a significant threat to global food security, Caritas India's Smallholder Adaptive Farming and Biodiversity Network (SAFBIN) project is taking proactive steps to support smallholder farmers. By focusing on sustainable agriculture practices and soil and water conservation techniques, SAFBIN aims to build resilience against climate change and improve the livelihoods of these farmers. Natural resources are rapidly

Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) encapsulates various facets of menstrual hygiene for women and adolescent girls. It includes practices, and services, that are essential to ensure safety as well as dignity and privacy of mensurating women. MHM addresses the societal beliefs and taboos surrounding the topic by providing knowledge, guidance, and support to girls and women in preparation for and during the mensuration cycle. Menstrual Hygiene Day,

In a heartening display of creativity and unity, over 380 children from various schools in Agra participated in the Samvaad drawing competition organized by the Agra Diocese of Social Service on May 27, 2024. This event, held under the auspices of Caritas India’s Samvaad Program, aimed to teach young minds the values of peace and harmony, emphasizing how collective efforts can build a developed nation. The event was a vibrant celebration of youthful

Assam’s sub-tropical, humid climate supports the cultivation of various crops like rice, tea, jute, sugarcane, mustard, potatoes, pulses, and a wide variety of bananas. In fact, Assam boasts 15-20 types of bananas, rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin C, folate, and magnesium. This unique tree provides multiple uses, with every part-from fruits to trunks-being valuable. One traditional ingredient that stands out in Assamese cuisine is Kolkhar (alkaline

What if the promotion of a balanced diet is done at a place where both pregnant and lactating women can be brought together – their Anganwadi? A large number of women are unaware of the right kind of nutrition during their pregnancy or post-pregnancy, there is an opportunity to reach large number of women with education about nutrition. Reaching out to pregnant women is mostly through Hospitals and clinics, which happens only when there is a complication