In a significant initiative towards eradicating malnutrition in Korku-dominated villages of Khandwa and Amravati, Caritas India's Sabal program organized the transformative National Deworming Festival on February 10th, 2024. This initiative, extending across 21 villages, reaches beyond the conventional scope of deworming, embodying a holistic approach to fortifying food and nutrition security. Sabal's multidisciplinary approach, working in collaboration

Living with multiple disabilities often involves navigating a complex intersection of challenges. Whether it be physical, sensory, cognitive, developmental or a combination of these, individuals with multiple disabilities confront unique obstacles in their daily lives. Understanding the diverse nature of these conditions is crucial in fostering empathy and support. However, timely need-based, comprehensive interventions would help the person’s

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