Imagine a village where women, once confined to household chores, are now leading public meetings, demanding their rights, and transforming their communities. This is the reality unfolding under the Saksham III Programme, a groundbreaking initiative by Caritas India. At the recently concluded Saksham Strategic Learning Consolidation Meet (March 4-6, 2025) in Delhi, the extraordinary progress over three years was celebrated, showcasing how empowered

More than 450 participants from 10 SAFBIN target villages gathered on March 8, 2025, in Ahmadpur, Madhya Pradesh, to celebrate International Women's Day under the SAFBIN India program. Organized by Caritas India in collaboration with MPSSS Bhopal, the event highlighted how community ownership accelerates gender equality and empowers local people to drive sustainable change. The event was graced by Mrs. Sampatiya Uikey, Madhya Pradesh's Cabinet Minister

As rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns threaten food security, a new wave of climate warriors is emerging from the heart of India. In a bold step to combat the climate crisis, Caritas India, in collaboration with the Karnataka Regional Organisation for Social Service (KROSS), has equipped grassroots leaders with the tools to revolutionize farming and protect the planet. Over three days (March 5-7, 2025), 27 participants from five

Caritas India commemorated International Women’s Day with an insightful and empowering session on Women’s Health & Well-Being. This special event underscored the critical need to prioritize women’s health in both professional and personal spheres, acknowledging their unique challenges. The event commenced with a warm welcome to all staff members, with special recognition extended to the female participants. A highlight of the event was

Caritas India made a lasting impact at the South India CSR Conclave held in Bengaluru. Leading corporates, social enterprises, and civil society organizations came together to explore innovative pathways to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organized on 4-5 March 2025 by FEVOURD-K in collaboration with Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, MSME & Startups Forum Bharat, the two-day event provided a vital platform for sharing replicable, community-driven

For generations, the tribal community of Musumbu in Jharkhand’s Angara block fought a silent battle against poverty, limited resources, and an uncertain future. Fields once yielded just enough to survive, markets remained out of reach, and opportunities felt like distant dreams. But today, something remarkable is happening. Women are turning forest produce into thriving businesses, farmers are securing better incomes, and persons with disabilities

In the remote village of Joypur in Sonitpur district of Assam, situated on the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, a group of determined farmers has revived a forgotten irrigation system, transforming their parched fields into a thriving oasis. This inspiring story shows how local wisdom can tackle global challenges like climate change and food insecurity. For six months every year, Joypur's fields lay barren due to severe water shortages. Farmers

Ensuring safety and dignity for everyone is not just a responsibility but a moral imperative. Caritas India, in collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS), took a proactive step in reinforcing its safeguarding measures through a joint safeguarding monitoring and evaluation visit to the Gram Nirman Urban program site at Harsh Vihar, within the Ashoknagar project area in Northeast Delhi. The visit focused on assessing the effectiveness of safeguarding