Wahramkhar, a remote village nestled in the East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, faced numerous challenges in its quest for progress. With only 42 households and a population of 270, the villagers relied on agriculture and daily labour for their livelihoods. The community depended on crops like potatoes, sweet potatoes, yam, pumpkin, paddy, and mustard leaves. The absence of a local market meant that people had to travel 6 kilometres to Nongspung

The rural population of the Melghat region in Maharashtra is often disproportionately affected by the changing climate, due to their dependency on climate-sensitive sectors. The complexities have expanded in the react decades due to human-induced climate change. Shift in cultivating seasons, loss of biodiversity and traditional ecological knowledge, economic instability, malnutrition, and rising vulnerabilities are some of the major challenges that

In the picturesque region of Alleppey in Kerala, a group of 15 young and passionate individuals decided to channel their energy towards creating a positive impact on their society. These remarkable young minds frequently gathered to brainstorm ways to serve their community. However, their collective conscience couldn't ignore the pressing issue of drug abuse and addiction that was afflicting their beloved Kerala, especially the younger generation.

Child development is a universal concern, transcending boundaries and borders. Every child, regardless of their geographical location, deserves the best opportunities for growth and protection of their rights. It's with this profound belief in mind Caritas India is committed to strengthening its partners and emphasizing organizational capacity building. A significant facet of this endeavour is the promotion of cross-organizational learning, where

In a mission to transform traditional farming practices and champion the cause of organic natural farming, Caritas India's Ujjwala U3 program has been working closely with farmers to spread awareness. One of its dedicated partner organizations, DAHPS Adilabad, recently organized a three-day workshop on Natural Farming with the support of Caritas India and Misereor from 12-14 September 2023. This workshop saw the active participation of program directors,

Caritas India's Project Khushaal Bachpan celebrated International Literacy Day 2023 with the aim of highlighting the significance of literacy for individuals and communities in general. This year's International Literacy Day, celebrated worldwide, revolved around the theme "Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies." Building further from the set discourse on literacy, Khushaal Bachpan

In an era where the scourge of drug abuse and addiction continues to cast a dark shadow over the lives of countless individuals, particularly our youth, the Santhwanam social work department of Thrissur Archdiocese in Kerala, in collaboration with Caritas India, the official social development arm of the Catholic Church in India, offers its "Root-treat" programme. This initiative, an integral part of the Sajeevam anti-drug campaign, is dedicated

India's climate landscape is evolving at an alarming pace, with climate change wreaking havoc on communities across the nation. In 2015, India stood fourth among the countries most affected by climate change, an alarming reality for a nation housing 17% of the world's population. The statistics are daunting - India generates approximately 3 gigatonnes (Gt) CO2eq of greenhouse gases annually, with each citizen responsible for nearly two and a half