The Festival of Lights, Diwali, brought a spark of joy and unity among stakeholders of Samvaad Program as they gathered for a special celebration at Suchetna Bareilly Dioceses of Social Services. In a significant move to sustain Caritas India’s Samvaad Peace Building and Reconciliation Program, a dedicated forum was recently established to carry forward the Samvaad peace initiatives. This forum, composed of like-minded individuals committed to

In India’s diverse communities, the need for well-structured, locally-led programs addressing critical social issues is greater than ever. However, many grassroots organizations face significant challenges in developing and managing projects that align with both community needs and donor expectations. Bridging this gap between intention and impactful action is vital to achieving sustainable social change. Recognizing this, the ARISE Foundation,

Nestled in the foothills of Arunachal Pradesh, approximately 25 kilometers from Biswanath district town in Assam, lies Samukjuli. An Adivasi village, where whispers of change are carried by the winds that rustle through the paddy fields, where women once confined to traditional roles are now emerging as champions of resilience and sustainability. Their journey, ignited by the Caritas India FARM Northeast program and supported by Misereor, is not

In the fertile regions of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, smallholder farmers like Mr. Jugeshwar Toppo face formidable challenges. The reliance on traditional agriculture as the sole source of income leaves them vulnerable to market fluctuations, unpredictable weather patterns, and seasonal changes. This dependency often results in financial instability, leaving families struggling to make ends meet during lean periods. Recognizing these challenges,

“We didn’t know what a Gram Sabha was or why it was held. We never attended because it was always held three kilometres away in Kodepur, where the Panchayat office is located,” shared Gaurubai Gedam, a resident of Gharpana, as she reflected on the general indifference of her village towards these meetings. This situation is common in many villages across central India. Small settlements or hamlets are often grouped together to form a Panchayat,

“The primary sources of trafficked individuals are states such as Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, while Nepal, Bangladesh, and emerging regions like Kenya are significant sources for cross-border trafficking,” says a recent study conducted by the NGO ARZ (Anyay Rahit Zindagi), titled “Sex Trafficking in Goa: Situation and Intervention (2019-2024) unveiling alarming trends of sex trafficking in Goa. The study analyzed data

In the face of escalating climate challenges, the preservation of agricultural biodiversity has become paramount. While global initiatives like the Svalbard Global Seed Vault serve as a safety net for seeds worldwide, local efforts such as the community seed bank in Thadsning, Meghalaya, represent grassroots movements that empower smallholder farmers to safeguard their agricultural heritage and enhance food security. The community seed bank in Thadsning

A recent cross-learning exposure, organized by Caritas India for its SAFBIN (Smallholder Adaptive Farming and Biodiversity Network) program staff, showcased innovative approaches in food and nutrition security implemented by the SABAL program. Held across the SABAL program areas in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, the three-day event brought together 16 SAFBIN program staff and farmers from Madhya Pradesh, facilitating hands-on learning with the Korku