Caritas India hosted the bi-annual National Assembly of the Diocesan Directors of the Social Apostolate on October 12-14, 2023, in Pala, Kerala to allow vital deliberation for strengthening our partnerships and building new collaborations. After a long hiatus of 4 years, Caritas India was blessed with an opportunity to meet again, reminisce about the years gone by, and introspect over the new set of perspectives for the church fraternity in India.

The recently concluded India Working Group meeting, hosted by Caritas India, unfolded a vision of unity, fraternity, and social friendship aimed at establishing a new order of peace and justice. This pivotal gathering took place in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, from October 16th to 18th, 2023, bringing together Caritas members organizations from around the world, including Caritas Germany, Misereor, Caritas Australia, Caritas Austria, and CRS. The meeting

Bal Chaupals are activity centres for children that play a pivotal role in materializing the overarching goals of Caritas India’s Khushaal Bachpan, programme. These Bal Chaupals serve as dedicated centres for children and for the people in the community, offering a unique blend of reading and tuition centers and also as a hub that encompasses a wide array of activities, including life skill sessions and interactive engagement with children. As

The lush and picturesque valley of Ziro in the heart of the eastern Himalayan region of Arunachal Pradesh, India, is a place of immense beauty and rich agricultural heritage. For generations, the people of this district lived close to the land, practicing traditional farming methods that sustained their communities. Among the crops cultivated, finger millets stood as a hidden nutritional treasure, known to few. However, the winds of change swept

In the multifaceted landscape of India, where diverse cultures, traditions, and socioeconomic conditions coexist, the need for sensitization on Child Rights becomes paramount. . In this regard the imparting the right knowledge is indispensable, not only to guide the guardians of our future generation but also to provide a beacon of hope for the children themselves. Educating children empowers them to be informed citizens and advocates for their own

Access to land is a fundamental challenge, particularly for impoverished women, especially those who are single and often marginalized by society. However, a remarkable transformation is underway in Tripura, where the Yapri Self-Help Group (SHG) of Twikrakma-A, a Women's Collective, is defying the odds by championing collective farming. Their efforts, supported by Caritas India and Jana Unnayan Samiti Tripura (JUST) through the FARM NE program not

In a recent review and reflection meeting held from September 26th to 28th, 2023, the JEEVAN Women-Led Empowering Action (WLEA) program brought together eleven dedicated Developmental Support and Social Service (DSSS) project partners from Maharashtra. The event took place at Sarvodaya, Mumbai, and marked an essential milestone in the journey of women's empowerment and sustainable development in the region. The gathering also witnessed the presence

In Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, a silent revolution is taking place, one that revolves around food and nutrition security. Caritas India's Sanjivani: Food and Nutrition Security Programme, implemented by eight dedicated partners, has been working tirelessly in 80 villages since March 2021. This program is transforming the lives of countless households and communities by focusing on two vital objectives: enhancing food diversity through sustainable