The atmospheric CO2 has passed 427.6 PPM, which is 77.6 PPM above safe levels. Scientists are worried that harmful gases destroying the ozone layer are falling faster than expected. Environmental degradation, climate breakdown, and the use of toxic chemicals create a dramatic impact on the quality of life of all human beings, especially children. Caritas India’s Surokhit Shaishav program believes that children are more vulnerable to the effects

In a powerful display of solidarity and commitment, Caritas India’s Surokhit Shaishav programme, in collaboration with partners in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam, observed the World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, 2024 –. This year’s commemoration, marking the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Worst Forms of Child Labour, featured a variety of awareness campaigns and activities aimed at eradicating child labour and promoting

Caritas India marked World Environment Day with rallying support to conserve the environment and care for our common home. The webinar was jointly organised by Caritas Institute for Development Action and Learning (CIDAL) and Caritas Asia on 5th June 2024. The event has seen a convergence of like-minded people and organisations to take the resolution for corrective steps and make this world a better place to live. Ms. Mungreiphy Shimray, Regional

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,