Kerala witnessed an extraordinary wave of action against cancer as World Cancer Day 2025 unfolded across the state. The Ashakiranam Cancer Care Campaign, initiated by Caritas India in 2014, once again proved its transformative power, bringing together 32 dedicated partners to orchestrate a symphony of care, awareness, and support that touched thousands of lives. As the world rallied around the theme "United by Unique," emphasizing the deeply personal

For generations, farming has been the heartbeat of rural India, sustaining families and shaping communities. But for smallholder farmers like Govind Patel from Tinsua village, unpredictable weather and rising costs made survival increasingly difficult. Years of relying on traditional methods left him vulnerable to erratic monsoons, soil depletion, and financial strain. Govind, a 45-year-old farmer, worked tirelessly on his three-acre plot of black

A high-level delegation from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, visited Caritas India's head office on January 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration for returnee reintegration. The delegation, comprising Mr. Javier Gascon and Mr. Jasper Swanenberg from Frontex, along with Mr. Vlad Cosovan, a member state representative from Romania, aimed to assess Caritas India's work and explore ways to enhance

Gram Nirman program has initiated discussions with the Pan IIT Alumni Reach for Jharkhand (Prejha) Foundation to explore avenues for skill development and employment generation. The meeting, held on January 29, 2025, aimed to identify opportunities to enhance the employability of tribal youth in Jharkhand. This collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between education, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods in one of India's most resource-rich

From mono-cropped paddy fields to diversified production, smallholder farmers from East Karbi Anglong, Assam have initiated an agricultural revolution to achieve food and nutrition security. Mali Bey, a farmer whose journey from struggle to success is inspiring an entire community. Just a year ago, Mali's two-acre plot in Longki Tisso Village told a familiar story of rural hardship - a mono-cropped paddy field yielding a meager annual income of 30-35

A specialized Early Intervention Counselling Training Programme was conducted on January 29, 2025, at SMSSS, Sultanpet Diocese, as part of Caritas India's Sajeevam Anti-Drug Campaign. The intensive one-day training brought together counsellor volunteers from ten Diocesan Social Service Societies (DSSS) partner organizations, marking a crucial step in the campaign's second phase focused on early intervention. Fr. C. Mariya Joseph, Vicar General of

Somaru is not like his siblings—his 19-year-old brother and three sisters—who explore the world with ease. Born into the Pando tribe of Pandripani village under Sarguja Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, eight-year-old Somaru faces challenges that set him apart. His father, Phulsay Pando, a 45-year-old mason, is the sole breadwinner for the family, while his mother, Phulenchari, nurtures her children and assists in agricultural work. For years, Phulenchari

In Koluwa village of Madhya Pradesh, Ghanshyam Ahirwar, a 56-year-old smallholder farmer, has emerged from poverty and social discrimination to become a shining example of agricultural innovation and resilience. His story is not just one of personal triumph, but a testament to the power of integrated farming systems in revolutionizing rural livelihoods. Ghanshyam's life was once defined by struggle. With only 2 acres of agricultural land and an additional