In a transformative step towards sustainable agriculture, the Guwahati Gana Seva Samiti (GGSS), a partner of Caritas India under the FARM Northeast program, has officially launched two innovative organic products: Janata Bio-Pest Repellent and Janata Janata Weed Compost. This initiative not only showcases the potential of smallholder farmers but also emphasizes the importance of environmentally friendly practices in agriculture. The launch event,

In a heartwarming celebration of tribal culture and identity, Caritas India's SAFBIN (Smallholder Adaptive Farming and Biodiversity Network) project marked World Indigenous Peoples Day on August 9, 2024. The event, held in the Gond tribal-dominated rural areas of Mandla and Sagar districts in Madhya Pradesh, brought together over 2,000 people from 20 villages, including duty bearers, public representatives, agriculture scientists, lawyers, tribal

In an era where the challenges faced by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are increasingly complex, Caritas India has reaffirmed its commitment to staff development through its Annual Staff Training (AST). Held from August 6 to 8, 2024, at the Don Bosco Specialized Training Centre in Okhla, New Delhi, this year’s training brought together 68 team members from across the country to focus on the theme “Strengthening Bonds: Building Excellence.”

In the wake of the devastating landslides that struck Wayanad, Kerala, Caritas India has stepped up its efforts to provide immediate relief and long-term recovery solutions for affected communities. Triggered by heavy monsoon rains, the landslides have resulted in the tragic loss of over 400 lives, with many more still reported missing. As families grapple with the aftermath of this disaster, Caritas India is committed to addressing their urgent

A small house, a plot of land, and a backyard garden with some vegetables. If you live in Massar village in Eastern West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, chances are that you possess these assets to sustain your family. A subsistence form of agriculture is followed, which is erratic based on climate change. This type of lifestyle only helps you to exist and survive but not progress. Any eventuality or unforeseen situation can disrupt this tender balance

To enhance food security and resilience among smallholder farmers, Caritas India recently hosted a two-day Partner Review Cum Reflection Meeting for the Smallholder Adaptive Farming & Biodiversity Network (SAFBIN) III program. Held on July 30-31, 2024, at the MVSS Centre in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, the meeting brought together key partners, including Manav Vikas Seva Sangh (MVSS) and Jabalpur Diocesan Social Development Society (JDSSS), to reflect

The 200-odd households of Dhamnod earned their living by selling farm produce to traders who would visit the village every week. The villagers received very little profit because they had no alternative other than selling their produce to middlemen who would pocket most of the earnings. The absence of a local market caused a double financial drain for the community in this remote village in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh. “We had to spend a

On the early morning of Tuesday, July 30, 2024, a series of catastrophic landslides struck the hilly regions near Meppadi in Kerala's Wayanad district, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The landslides, which occurred between 2 AM and 4 AM, have caused 295 fatalities (as of August 1, 2024, 7:14 PM) and left several people missing. The most severely impacted areas include Mundakai, Chooralmala, Attamala, and Noolpuzha