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Caritas India Empowers Crisis-Hit Manipur Youth for Dignified Livelihoods

Caritas India, in collaboration with Don Bosco Institute (DBI) Guwahati, continues its unwavering commitment to supporting crisis-affected youth in Manipur on their journey towards a dignified and empowered life. The recent graduation ceremony held on March 6, 2024, marked the successful training of another batch of 100 young individuals, equipping them with essential skills in beautician services, hospitality, and teaching. The 2nd Graduation Ceremony,

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Digital learning and Livelihood Centers, Bringing Hope to the Children and Community

Caritas India’s Khushaal Bachpan (KB) is a community program dedicated to providing every child with a happy and flourishing childhood. With its presence in ten districts across four states - Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh, the program focuses on education, child protection, and livelihood to ensure holistic support for children. According to the Unified District Information System for Education (UDISE), more than 50%

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Chisimari: Bringing economic resilience through mushroom cultivation

Chisimari a rural village in North Garo Hills of Meghalaya relied on wild mushrooms for consumption for ages but the villagers were unaware of the untapped potential for cultivation that could elevate their economic prospects. Caritas India's FARM Northeast program, driven by the commitment to uplift local communities became the catalyst for transformative agricultural initiatives by supporting the people of Chisimari village. Under an innovative

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Unlocking Corporate Social Responsibility imperatives for resource mobilization

In the ever-changing financial landscape, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) find themselves constantly reassessing their fundraising capabilities. The need to adapt current strategies and explore new funding sources is particularly pressing for organizations that were once reliant on foreign grants. Caritas India, recognizing the evolving landscape of resource mobilization, has strategically embraced Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a

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Promoting self-reliance by Empowering People with Disabilities Through Livelihood Support

In pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the global commitment to 'leave no one behind' necessitates a dedicated focus on economic empowerment, especially for those often marginalized – people living with disabilities. Caritas India Community Based Rehabilitation (CI CBR) emerges as a catalyst, diligently working to fulfill this commitment by fostering self-reliance among people with disabilities through innovative livelihood support

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Breaking Barriers, Building Resilience: SheLeads

In the face of disaster impact, women disproportionately bear a severe burden, with mortality rates 14 times higher than men, exacerbating gender inequalities due to caregiving responsibilities and limited decision-making power. Standing at the intersection of resilience and inclusivity, as a commitment towards rectifying these gender imbalances in decision-making and governance in DRR, Caritas India with support of START Network and in technical

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Cultivating the Scientific Spirit, Khushaal Bachpan commemorates National Science Day 2024

Caritas India’s Khushaal Bachpan programme, commemorated the National Science Day, on 28th of February, across the ten districts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh This year's thematic resonance echoed the imperative need for "Indigenous Technology for Viksit Bharat," providing a unique platform for children to unleash their creativity and contribute to something extraordinary. In Bastar, the celebration unfolded at Gram

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Sapno Ki Udaan (Flight of Dreams)

The Khushaal Bachpan, or "Happy Childhood" is an initiative of Caritas India dedicated to enhancing various facets of children’s lives to ensure their happiness and fulfilment. a multi-state cluster programme aims to ensure that children lead a safe, happy and dignified childhood with an enabling environment promoting easy access to their rights. A key cornerstone of the project is "Education,” under which one of the crucial goals is to ensure

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