Technology is costly, and not everyone has the luxury to enjoy its benefits. Inventions and innovations are mostly seen in urban areas, where resources and talent create a homogeneous combination of technological advancement. The notion was proved wrong by one of the smallholder farmers in Assam, who developed desi technology to solve the issue of preserving perishable goods. The idea behind developing the desi refrigerator evolved from the common

Caritas India’s Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programme has made significant strides to engage thousands of children with disabilities and enable them to realize their dreams. It has done so by ensuring for them, access to education despite their impairments and innumerable societal barriers. Throughout the tenure of the programme, 9,444 boys and 7,902 girls were identified in the age group of 0-18 years, who fall under the education group.

Konika Paik was worried about the situation of the poor road condition of her village. As a local U3 volunteer for the Orgram hamlet, Konika says, “The kaccha road became a problem for us, due to bad road we fail to catch the trains, and children fall in the potholes. We applied for road repair in Gram Panchayat but due to a lesser number of households and 100 days’ work limitation under MGNREGA, it was not allocated. So, we came together and

The year 2023 is filled with numerous events at the state and national levels celebrating the international year of Millet. The United Nations has selected this year to raise awareness of the multiple benefits of millet, from nutrition and health to environmental sustainability and economic development. India is the largest producer of millet in the world, it accounts for 20 % of global production and 80% of Asia’s production. Prime Minister Modi

Strong core helps build a strong foundation and a strong foundation is the key to delivering effective impacts and uplifting local communities. With the aim of system strengthening and all-round development starting from the core of the organisation, Caritas India supported by CRS has been working with 4-partners in Odisha and WB on EMPOWER Asia II. This is aimed at more timely and effective response during disasters including enhancing self-reliance

Safeguarding is of paramount importance for institutions, organisations, and corporations, and it became imperative for the NGOs in the development sector. These organisations work closely with vulnerable communities, including children, women, and marginalised groups, who are at a higher risk of experiencing abuse, exploitation, or harm. By implementing robust safeguarding policies, NGOs can create an environment that prioritises the safety, dignity,

The Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL) has intensified its presence in Uttar Pradesh (UP) for the total eradication of child labour in the State. Caritas India is forging ahead with the mission of CACL to also ensure children’s fundamental Right to Education up to the age of 18. The Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL) is a national-level network or campaign of different organisations that have joined hands to raise the issue of child labour

Caritas India has been actively involved in providing crucial interventions and support to migrant workers across India. Recognizing the challenges faced by this vulnerable population, Caritas India has implemented various initiatives to address their needs. Several skill development programs and vocational training for migrant workers were organized to empower them to enhance their employability and income generation. Furthermore, the organization