Northeast India has remarkable stories of cultural and nutritional enthusiasts who are spearheading a movement to revive and preserve the vanishing biodiversity and bring back the rich crop varieties of the past. Smt. Smida Shangpliang, a resilient 51-year-old single mother from Laitlawsnai village in the South West Khasi Hills District, of Meghalaya is one such champion who transformed not only her own life but also the lives of many around her.

The stage was set for an extraordinary event as Caritas India orchestrated a momentous gathering for the South Cluster Cancer Campaign Review Meeting. Held at the vibrant backdrop of Karnataka Regional Organization for Social Service (KROSS) in Bengaluru on August 17, 2023, this day-long symposium stood as a silver lining and action in the battle against cancer. Distinguished partners from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Goa – converged

In an endeavor to strengthen the battle against cancer, Caritas India's Ezhuvom Iyakkam initiative has been making significant strides across Tamil Nadu. The campaign, implemented in collaboration with 21 Dioceses through 27 Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS) partners, is reinvigorating the commitment to cancer care through a comprehensive and unified approach. Ezhuvom Iyakkam, the cancer care campaign extends its reach across 38 districts of

In a heartwarming display of unity and solidarity, approximately 100 migrant workers hailing from diverse backgrounds came together on August 15, 2023, at Suthan Bathery, Kerala. This significant gathering was orchestrated as part of Caritas India's post-COVID migrant support project, generously backed by CHARIS. A celebration brimming with purpose, the day showcased not only the resilience of these migrants but also the strength that lies in their

In an inspiring stride towards nurturing a harmonious future, Samvaad Peace Club Children have taken up the responsibility to promote peace and harmony within their community. Equipped with a deep understanding of the "Grammar of Peace," these peace ambassadors are sowing the seeds of compassion, unity, and harmony. Caritas India, under its Samvaad project, is incessantly connected with its peace promoters through different programmes on the ground

In a remarkable endeavour aimed at uplifting the lives of persons living with disabilities (PwDs), Caritas India’s Community Based Rehabilitation (CI CBR), a prominent programme, is making profound strides towards fostering social inclusion and productivity. Among the numerous challenges faced by PwDs, the constraint of independent mobility stands out as a significant hurdle, often arising from impairments as well as societal and environmental

For ages, farmers in Rasulpur village in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh have faced the predicament of middlemen dictating prices for their produce, leaving them with meagre returns for their hard work. This is the reason the farmers are not able to achieve economic independence. However, this narrative changed dramatically with the advent of the "haat bazaar," or village market, which not only circumvented the middlemen but also paved the

As climate change, conflict, and technology are rapidly impacting our food system, seed banks can be the last line of defence to conserve the diversity of plant species, especially those cultivated by humans. Caritas India FARM Northeast project has not only garnered attention for its pioneering approach to seed preservation but also for its vital contribution to environmental sustainability, biodiversity, and food security. A group of women in Thadsning