In early May 2024, a series of severe hailstorms devastated multiple districts in Manipur, causing extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and agriculture. These storms, characterized by unusually large hail and high winds, have left thousands of households vulnerable, particularly in rural areas where subsistence farming is the primary means of livelihood. This natural disaster struck a region already suffering from ongoing ethnic conflict, compounding

In the heart of western Uttar Pradesh, Caritas India's Samvaad Peace Building program is fostering a new generation of peacemakers. This initiative addresses the pressing issues of conflict, violence, and social unrest by promoting peace, reconciliation, and harmony through dialogue, conflict resolution techniques, capacity building, and community engagement. The program's innovative approach includes the establishment of Peace Clubs in various schools,

Tara Devi beams with pride as she tends to her goat rearing business, a venture she now owns thanks to Caritas India's Saksham program. Goat rearing has become a reliable source of income for women in this region, transforming their lives and providing financial stability. The Saksham program by Caritas India has made significant strides in providing sustainable livelihood options to marginalized communities in Madhya Pradesh. Specifically, 105 women

From biodegradable scrap turned into compost, waste has been used to transform into a cost-effective and sustainable alternative for chemical fertilizers. Farmers of Gedrijan village in Naduar Development Block of Sonitpur District, Assam used their house waste to make environmentally sustainable compost. Gedrijan was going through the formidable dual challenge of low yield and declining productivity. To make the situation worse, the soaring costs

In a world where the achievements of the wealthy and highly educated often dominate the headlines, the inspiring story of Mariswamy from Mudbal village, Maski Taluk, Raichur District, Karnataka, stands out as a testament to the power of ordinary individuals to bring about extraordinary change. Mariswamy, a 34-year-old from a poor family, is the tenth of eleven children. Due to financial constraints, he was unable to pursue education beyond the 12th

Unemployment has long been a prominent issue in India, frequently surfacing during election campaigns and media discussions. With one of the largest youth populations in the world, India faces the challenge of providing meaningful employment to its young generation. Unemployment doesn't just impact individuals; it reverberates through families and communities, causing financial strain, emotional stress, and societal tension. The Government of India

“We pledge to seek out every missing child, to guide them back to the path of learning and enlightenment, ensuring that no child would ever again be lost to the darkness of ignorance,” declared members of the Child Parliament under the Promoting Safe Childhood project ‘Surokhit Shaishav’ by Caritas India. Under the stewardship of the indomitable Amarnath, elected as Chairman of the Children's Parliament, young hearts and minds united in a

Every alternate year, farmers of Dulkhi village in the Nayagram C.D. block of Jhargram District, West Bengal lose their crops either due to heavy rainfall, hailstorms, or drought. Most households depend on small-scale farming or foraging for firewood and Sal tree leaves from the forest. With less than an acre of agricultural land per household, the villagers struggle to secure their daily food needs. The cultivation of cereals, their primary crop,