West Jaintia Hill farmers have found the answer to their most serious problem – how to feed their families. The FARM Northeast program has given a bucket of solutions to uplift the community. Located amidst the beautiful landscapes of Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills District lies Iongthma – a village with 109 households and 838 inhabitants, deeply rooted in agriculture, particularly ginger cultivation. Despite their firm hold on agrarian traditions,

Ragi was consumed by our ancestors, but we stopped eating it after learning that it would darken our skin. But after learning once more that ragi strengthens immunity, I have grown it and have begun adding it into our diet, says Leelmati Hembrom, a resilient woman farmer from Dango village, located in the Saraikela region of Jharkhand. Leelmati has rewritten her family's narrative through an unexpected ally—millet. Her journey is a testament to

World Cancer Day serves as a stark reminder of the global effort to combat and raise awareness about cancer. It is predicted that by 2050 the global cancer burden will increase by seventy-five percent. In this disturbing narrative, Ashakiranam Cancer Care Campaign is holding the torch for the affected and infected patients of Kerala. Caritas India initiated Ashakiranam Cancer Care Campaign back in 2014 as a response to illuminate the lives of families

Pesticides are generally the first option for farmers when managing pests, but this reality is negated by the Tiwa Community of FARM Northeast program. The Tiwa community Kekuragaon village under the Hatbor Panchayat in the Nagaon district, defies the conventional approach to pest management. Comprising 130 families, this community has long championed natural and organic farming practices, steering clear of chemical inputs to nurture their crops

In a heartening display of youthful engagement, members of the "Mukti Child Club" from Hotnagar village, enrolled in the Surokhit Shaishav program, presented their demands to Mr. Priyank Kanoongo, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). The children, driven by a vision for positive community change, identified key issues affecting their lives and actively sought solutions during the NCPCR bench sitting at

Eyesight is the most dominant of our senses and plays a critical role in every facet and stage of our lives. However, the loss of eyesight casts a profound shadow, imposing restrictions on the acquisition of vital skills, hindering daily activities, and denying access to education, skill development, and job placements. This deprivation often leads to social exclusion, resulting in diminished self-esteem and confidence, coupled with the pervasive

In a significant stride towards transparency and accountability, Caritas India presented its two-year report at the 36th General Body Meeting of The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) held at St John's Medical College in Bangalore. The meeting, which commenced on January 31 and is scheduled to conclude on February 7, has brought together over 190 bishops from across the country to deliberate on critical issues facing the Church and society

In the stunning landscapes of Meghalaya, where rich biodiversity and vibrant culture mesmerize people, a simple yet remarkable journey unfolds of millet cultivation that transcends boundaries and transforms lives. From the humble endeavors of 22 households, the narrative blossoms into a transformative movement embraced by 356 households, all thanks to the unwavering support of Caritas India's FARM Program. This is a tale of green shoots, golden grains,