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Narrow Escape from Manipur

Letkhokhai, 65-year-old from Kuki- Thadou tribe (Singson clan) was compelled to leave his homeland with his family due to ethnic violence, riot, and killings. Originally from Phaitual village in Jiribam, Manipur, Letkhokhai along with two daughters, two sons, and eleven beloved grandchildren had to cross the border to take refuge in a relief camp. Letkhonkhai lost his wife in January 2023 due to blood cancer. The family was still grieving and trying

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Shanti Sadbhavna Rath Embarks on a Journey of Unity

The Shanti Sadhbhavna Yatra, a 24-day journey aimed at fostering mutual harmony and peace, was flagged off in the city of Muzaffarnagar, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This city witnessed severe communal riots in 2013. The riots primarily occurred between two major communities, resulting in significant loss of life, displacement of people, and property damage. Caritas India and Meerut Seva Samaj recognized the aftermath of communal strife

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From migrating for work to thriving on our own

We are a family of 7, including a father, mother, four sisters, and one brother. Our family's livelihood solely depends on the produce from the 4 bighas (1 hectare) of agricultural land, out of which only half is irrigated. The Todi Village is small in terms of population but has scattered settlements in Banswara District, Rajasthan. In summer, water scarcity poses a serious challenge despite a canal running within a 30km radius of the village. The

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Gram Nirman offers psychosocial support to people living with HIV in the urban slums of Delhi

Living with HIV is a traumatic experience, due to the high level of stigma and discrimination attached to HIV/AIDS. Often, families and society abandon the sick relative and break all ties with them. Access to quality health care, support, and treatment is challenging for people living with HIV (PLHIV). Many PLHIV patients face financial challenges that prevent them from continuing their medications and treatment. Caritas India, through its Gram

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Need ‘synergy in network’ to address human trafficking issues, stakeholders proposed during Surokhit Shaishav consultation

Strong synergy is required among network members to address the issue of human trafficking and become proactive for timely assistance to victims expressed stakeholders in a State Level Multistakeholder Consultation Meet hosted by Caritas India Surokhit Shaishav-Promoting safe childhood Programme at Guwahati on 30th May 2023. Stakeholders also gave some additional suggestions including strengthening and rejuvenating the existing network members, core

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Caritas India aids victims of ethnic violence in Manipur, Mizoram and Assam

The recent ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has created a harrowing situation for the affected populace. The violence resulted in at least 74 deaths and 47914 displaced people who took refuge in camps. The extensive damage caused by the violence has left innumerable houses burnt, destroyed, and vandalized. The victims left with no other alternative, fled their homes, and sought refuge in camps. The adverse impact is

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Caritas India and Roop VK Jain Foundation join forces to support people with special needs

Caritas India and Roop VK Jain Foundation, a CSR unit of one of the largest OEM suppliers of auto components Roop Automotives Pvt. Ltd. announced the launch of the new Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) project. This is the first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project of CBR program which will support 450 persons with disabilities covering 12 villages from 9 panchayats in Nuh Block of Haryana. Caritas India has been working in the field

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FARM Northeast review emphasizes sustainability and collaboration for meaningful impact

In a recent Facilitating Agricultural Resilient Measures (FARM) Northeast Phase - IV project review cum thematic meeting, stakeholders gathered to discuss the progress of ongoing agricultural initiatives across the region. The meeting was facilitated by Caritas India and was aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the projects and identifying areas where improvements can be made. The fourth phase of FARM Northeast was launched in February 2023 to

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