The National Youth Day, also known as Rashtriya Yuva Diwas, is a significant celebration in India that aims to create awareness and impart knowledge about the rights of the country's young population. This day is dedicated to inspire young minds, promote education, and encourage community service. The celebration serves as a platform for discussing challenges, brainstorming solutions, and empowering young people to become agents of positive change.

In the village of Kekdabod, amidst adversity, Sonkali Ankulal Sarvekar's story stands as a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of community-driven initiatives like the Sabal Project. Hailing from a poor background, Sonkali and her family faced profound challenges, especially with two visually impaired sons, rendering her husband's job prospects limited and confining them to their hamlet. The Sabal project recognized

Known for its maximum rainfall, richest botanical habitats, and biodiversity, Meghalaya the ‘abode of clouds’ was considered as one of the wettest places on the planet. Those days of abundance and richness are slowly fading away. The changing climate and urbanization have created widespread implications for agriculture, water resources, forests, and biodiversity on human and animal health. Traditional farming in been replaced by cash crops coupled

At the tender age of six, Viraj faced developmental delays, hindering his physical growth, mobility, and communication. He has Cerebral Palsy, a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Cerebral Palsy is caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain that affects a person’s ability to control his or her muscles. These symptoms are witnessed right from childhood but the

To maximize the impact of social safety nets and raise awareness around child-centric schemes for community members, Caritas India’s Khushaal Bachpan programme is holding workshops for people at various locations. In this regard, a comprehensive one-day workshop aimed at the establishment of Panchayat Level Child Protection Committee (PLCPC) and fostering awareness about social security schemes unfolded on 09th January 2024. This event brought

In a heartwarming display of unity and shared vision, the recent Samvaad Program unfolded a diverse array of events, each contributing to the promotion of peace and communal harmony. The week starting from December 18 2023 saw various partners organising impactful activities across different locations, with a special focus on engaging children and interfaith leaders. Meerut Sewa Samaj pioneered a unique approach by involving children in the creative

In the small village of Jangalpet in the Nenne block of the Mancherial district, Telangana, Mr. and Mrs. Dharmaiah and Laxmi Durgam faced the challenges familiar to millions of smallholder farmers across the country. Dharmaiah was always worried about the future and did not know how to cope with the changing climate. For years, mono-cropping drained the soil of nutrients, diminishing fertility, and leading to declining yields. The couple's livelihood

In the realm of nation-building, volunteers emerge as unsung heroes, contributing significantly to various sectors such as humanitarian crises, disaster management, rescue operations, and the promotion of peace and well-being for the vulnerable. On the occasion of the International Day of Volunteers 2023, observed globally on the 5th of December, Caritas India's Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Program extends gratitude and recognition to its