A group of Master of Social Work (MSW) from the North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Nagaland, visited Caritas India on February 3, 2025, to study its innovative social development programs. Led by Fr. Dr. Robin Thomas, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Social Work at NEISSR, the visit aimed to foster academic-practitioner collaboration and deepen understanding of Caritas India's grassroots initiatives. The

In a remarkable turnaround, Vincent Chermako, a 47-year-old farmer from Dolgaon village in Assam's Kokrajhar district, has transformed his struggling 2.5-acre farm into a thriving, diversified agricultural enterprise. This success story, facilitated by the Farm Northeast IV program, showcases the powerful impact of farm diversification on smallholder farmers' livelihoods. Vincent's monthly income has surged from ₹6,000 to ₹10,000, with potential

Harkrishnapur, a small village in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, long suffered the scourge of stray cattle, with farmers watching powerlessly as their fields became grazing grounds for abandoned cows and bulls. "Because of the stray animals, especially cows and bulls, we have been unable to make any progress in agriculture," lamented Munni Devi, echoing the frustration of her fellow villagers. The problem cut deep, affecting not just crop yields but also

In a remarkable display of unity, the remote tribal community of Kadnai village in Surguja district, Chhattisgarh, constructed a 365-meter road in just one week, enabling easier access to essential services and transforming daily life for its 1,363 residents across 287 households. This initiative, guided by the Caritas India Gram Nirman project addressed the longstanding isolation of Kadnai—a village perched amid hills and forests with the nearest

Kerala witnessed an extraordinary wave of action against cancer as World Cancer Day 2025 unfolded across the state. The Ashakiranam Cancer Care Campaign, initiated by Caritas India in 2014, once again proved its transformative power, bringing together 32 dedicated partners to orchestrate a symphony of care, awareness, and support that touched thousands of lives. As the world rallied around the theme "United by Unique," emphasizing the deeply personal

For generations, farming has been the heartbeat of rural India, sustaining families and shaping communities. But for smallholder farmers like Govind Patel from Tinsua village, unpredictable weather and rising costs made survival increasingly difficult. Years of relying on traditional methods left him vulnerable to erratic monsoons, soil depletion, and financial strain. Govind, a 45-year-old farmer, worked tirelessly on his three-acre plot of black

A high-level delegation from Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, visited Caritas India's head office on January 30, 2025, marking a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration for returnee reintegration. The delegation, comprising Mr. Javier Gascon and Mr. Jasper Swanenberg from Frontex, along with Mr. Vlad Cosovan, a member state representative from Romania, aimed to assess Caritas India's work and explore ways to enhance

Gram Nirman program has initiated discussions with the Pan IIT Alumni Reach for Jharkhand (Prejha) Foundation to explore avenues for skill development and employment generation. The meeting, held on January 29, 2025, aimed to identify opportunities to enhance the employability of tribal youth in Jharkhand. This collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between education, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods in one of India's most resource-rich