Nawada is situated along the banks of the Gandhak River in Bihar, India, and has long endured the annual onslaught of floods. With a population of 40 thousand, the village faces the grim reality of loss of life, livelihoods, and irreversible damages with each flood season. However, amidst this adversity emerged hope through the collaborative efforts of the community and the Global Program India dedicated to disaster risk reduction (DRR). Recognizing

Amidst the beautiful landscapes bordering India and Nepal, a notable achievement unfolds in the ongoing battle against child labour. Led under the banner of Caritas India Surokhit Shaishav program through the Purvanchal Gramin Seva Samiti, this initiative stands as a testament to the collective determination to safeguard the rights of young lives. Aligned in purpose, a coalition comprising law enforcement agencies including the police, SSB, DCPU,

In the Zapal village, Ramku Bhagwandas Kasdekar's farm stood as a testament to her unwavering spirit and determination. For years, Ramku had laboured on her land, practicing traditional cash cropping methods, sowing cotton, maize, and soybean. However, the path was fraught with challenges, and the financial returns were often overshadowed by significant losses. It was then that the Sabal Project offered Ramku a new perspective on farming. With the

Small and marginal farmers are the core of the Indian rural economy constituting 85% of the total farming community. Agriculture farming in India is a century-old activity. The Indian food market stands as the 6th-largest globally with food processing covering over 32% of the country’s food industry. Thus, we see that India is enriched by both traditional and commercial forms of agriculture. The two methods of cultivation among the Naga tribes

In a bid to fortify local capacities in disaster readiness and management, Caritas India spearheaded a transformative 2-day training program in Guwahati, Assam, from April 23rd to 24th, 2024. This initiative, part of the EMPOWER series, aimed to empower partner organizations working in emergency response across Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, and West Bengal. The training, themed "Training of Trainers (TOT) on Emergency Response and Volunteer Management,"

India is a country with a rich civilization that also carries a vast reservoir of diverse knowledge. Indian civilization has valued knowledge, as evidenced by the country's astoundingly massive corpus of intellectual writings, and the largest manuscript collection in the world, including its documented history of texts, thinkers, and educational institutions across a wide range of subject areas. These knowledge systems can be assessed using benchmarks

This World Earth Day, Pope Francis reminds every one of our duty to protect the planet and safeguard peace. In his Twitter post he mentioned, “Our generation has bequeathed many riches, but we have failed to protect the planet and we are not safeguarding peace. We are called to become artisans and caretakers of our common home, the Earth which is "falling into ruin." In the wake of Pope Francis' stirring words, the essence of Earth Day took on

Promding Hoojon faced the same challenge as many smallholder farmers: how to sustain his family's livelihood while battling the uncertainties of climate change. For years, he relied on traditional crops like mustard, potatoes, and cabbage, struggling to maximize his land's potential and secure a stable income for his wife and four children. Like many farmers, Promding a resident of Massar village in Meghalaya felt the impact of changing weather patterns