Somaru is not like his siblings—his 19-year-old brother and three sisters—who explore the world with ease. Born into the Pando tribe of Pandripani village under Sarguja Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, eight-year-old Somaru faces challenges that set him apart. His father, Phulsay Pando, a 45-year-old mason, is the sole breadwinner for the family, while his mother, Phulenchari, nurtures her children and assists in agricultural work. For years, Phulenchari

In Koluwa village of Madhya Pradesh, Ghanshyam Ahirwar, a 56-year-old smallholder farmer, has emerged from poverty and social discrimination to become a shining example of agricultural innovation and resilience. His story is not just one of personal triumph, but a testament to the power of integrated farming systems in revolutionizing rural livelihoods. Ghanshyam's life was once defined by struggle. With only 2 acres of agricultural land and an additional

In Prayagraj's agricultural landscape, a silver lining emerges for 650 farmers, transforming their agricultural destiny. The newly inaugurated Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) branch office in Maviya Chaura village stands as a powerful testament to community resilience and sustainable development. Under the SAKSHAM programme, this grassroots initiative promises to revolutionize farming practices, offering farmers from Shakargarh block a lifeline

Volunteer engagement has come a long way for Caritas India and its partners in the past. There has been a constant effort from Caritas India to promote and integrate volunteerism in the community and organisations. In this regard, a workshop on Volunteer Engagement and Management was held on January 20-21, 2025, at Shreyas, Bathery, Kerala. The two-day event brought together key representatives from seven partner organisations from Karnataka, Andhra

Over 30 newly registered ART patients from East Delhi slums attended an orientation session on social welfare schemes for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) on January 21, 2025. The event, part of Caritas India's Gram Nirman urban program, aimed to improve access to vital entitlements for PLHIVs. Led by a resource person from GTB Hospital and urban program associate Ms. Shweta, the session provided comprehensive information on central and state welfare

In a remote village of Mizoram, a widow named Mrs. Lalrinmawii transformed her life and her community through an unexpected crop: dragon fruit. What began as a struggle to provide for her family has blossomed into a thriving business, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps. How did a simple cactus become the catalyst for change, turning her from a farmer into a harbinger of hope. Initially starting with modest goals of meeting her family's basic

Caritas India recently hosted a crucial two-day orientation and planning meeting for the Smallholder Adaptive Farming & Biodiversity Network (SAFBIN) project in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. The event, held on January 15-16, 2025, brought together project teams from Manav Vikas Seva Sangh (MVSS) and Jabalpur Diocesan Social Development Society (JDSSS) to develop strategies for enhancing food security and resilience among smallholder farmers for the

Caritas India had the distinct honor of hosting Mr. Gregor Trumel, the Cultural and Cooperation Counsellor at the French Embassy in India and Director of the French Institute in India. The visit marked a significant step towards fostering meaningful collaborations in the areas of culture, science, technology, and humanitarian development. The visit began with a warm welcome, followed by the traditional presentation of a shawl and memento to Mr. Trumel