Caritas India is joyfully celebrating Volunteers Day, an occasion that began on December 5th and will continue throughout the month of December. This special observance highlights the invaluable contributions of volunteers who selflessly dedicate their time, skills, and energy to bring about meaningful change in communities. Volunteers are the backbone of Caritas India’s mission, playing a pivotal role in implementing programs, addressing social

Caritas India and its partners came together to reflect on a journey of transformation—one that has equipped farmers, laborers, and marginalized families across West Bengal, Karnataka, and Telangana to adapt to changing climates and secure sustainable livelihoods. The two-day review meeting of Caritas India’s Uttoran (U3) project from 29-30 November 2024 brought together key stakeholders at the Social Welfare Institute, Raiganj, West Bengal.

In a heartwarming visit to Chhattisgarh, Fr Antony Fernandes, Executive Director of Caritas India, is on a six-day journey from 10th to 15th December 2024, to cover Raipur, Jashpur, Raigarh, and Sarguja districts and witness the transformative impact of the Khushaal Bachpan program. This initiative, aimed at fostering joyful childhoods, has been making waves across five districts in the state, touching the lives of countless children and their communities

"I never imagined my small plot of land could hold so much life," Michi Yatung says, her eyes sparkling with pride as she surveys her farm in Siibey village, Arunachal Pradesh. "Each day brings a new discovery, a new connection between the plants, animals, and the earth itself." Michi's journey from a struggling smallholder farmer to a symbol of sustainable agriculture is a testament to the transformative power of the Integrated Farming System (IFS).

It's a daily battle for persons with disabilities, one they conquer to fight another day. Their stories of resilience and persistence often go ignored and sidelined, but Caritas India, through its various programs, is amplifying their voices to create meaningful change. The recent celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) in Lucknow exemplifies how Caritas India is promoting inclusive development and mainstreaming inclusiveness

Gundwasti is Located 29 kilometers from Ahmadnagar along the Solapur highway, Gundwasti is a village with a population of 136 residents, including 60 females and 76 males, living in 34 households. The community is entirely Maratha and shares a strong sense of unity and identity, preserving its cultural traditions while embracing diversity. Agriculture forms the backbone of the local economy, supplemented by dairy farming and poultry, which provide

Twenty-Seven students of the Fifty-Fourth batch of Caritas India’s signature Development Dynamics Course completed their session on December 07, 2024 at Ajmer, Rajasthan. These students from 10 different states are working in the field of social development. The course completion ceremony was attended by Fr. Antony Fernandes, the Executive Director, Fr. Anil Crasta, the Assistant Executive Director, Fr. Sushil Modi, the Administrator, and Ms. Babita

On December 5th, 2024, Caritas India's network of dedicated volunteers across the country sprang into action, marking the beginning of a month-long celebration of International Volunteer Day. This year's theme, "Recognize Volunteers' Contributions to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)," resonated deeply with Caritas India's mission of fostering integral human development and social justice. In Jharkhand, the Gram Nirman project team