Caritas India, in partnership with Start Network, has initiated a relief response for the families affected by the recent storm in Dhemaji, Assam. The storm has caused significant destruction, leaving many families homeless and in urgent need of assistance. According to reports, the storm caused extensive damage by uprooting trees, and damage to homes and infrastructure in the affected area on 19th April 2023. More than 40,000 HHs in 674 villages

Over the past few years, social enterprises have gained a lot of momentum in the business world. These businesses are unique in that they are focused on addressing social and environmental issues while also generating profits. In an effort to promote sustainability and encourage the growth of social enterprises, an Asia regional workshop on Sharing and Learning Event for Social Enterprises and Financial Sustainability was organized in Cambodia from

Workers have always paved the way for great civilizations to thrive with their hard work yet have been the group to enjoy the most marginal forms of amenities. The pandemic was a jolt for the informal sector workers who had moved out of their homes to earn a respectable earning for families. Moreover, limited infrastructure and income opportunities rendered them jobless when they were forced to return to their villages amidst lockdowns. In response

In today's diverse society, promoting social inclusion and building bonds among migrant communities is more important than ever. In a state like Kerala, the concentration of migrants is beyond imagination, Wayanad itself has 40,000 migrant workers, whereas Sultan Bathery records more than 10,000 migrant residents. Kerala was among the few states in the country that handled the pandemic relatively well in terms of the migrant crisis. Government, civil

Development and humanitarian work take place in increasingly complex environments with growing numbers of people in need. Resources are not sufficient to meet the needs, and donors require measurable results, accountability, and indicators of the efficiency and effectiveness of project interventions. These trends have challenged civil society organisations to improve their performance to operate with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Caritas

Under Gram Nirman’s urban component, 30 female sex workers from Delhi's urban slums were oriented on safe sexual practices as well as the need for sanitation and good health. The training was imparted by a government hospital expert who also patiently addressed the participants' queries regarding their profession and related risks. It is critical to note that female sex workers (FSWs) are classified as high-risk groups (HRGs) for HIV and related

The Samvaad Peace Building Programme of Caritas India has been diligently connecting people of different beliefs and backgrounds through its programme implementation partners on a single platform where they can articulate the message of peace and communal harmony. The programme's efforts have been appreciated, especially in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, where communal strife has caused violence in past years. In 2014 and 2017, clashes

Since the beginning, humans have been on the move, migrating from place to place for food, water, and shelter. The nature of migration has changed over the course of time, now people move in search of work or economic opportunities, to live with family, or to study. People also migrate to escape conflict, persecution, terrorism, or human rights violations. The lack of economic opportunities in rural areas pushes people to urban areas, where they