Mulching, an age-old agricultural technique, is gaining newfound importance in Arunachal Pradesh. The significance lies not just in the practice itself, but in the human-centric approach adopted by Caritas India's FARM Northeast program. In October 2023, the village of Siiro & Siibe under Lower Subansiri District of Arunachal Pradesh played host to a transformative training program on "Mulching Practice," organized by IDEA in collaboration with

The Chhattisgarh government's initiative to dedicate Saturdays to safety awareness in schools has gained momentum with the proactive efforts of the Khushaal Bachpan team. Beyond the initial challenge of implementation, the Khushaal Bachpan team driven by the vision of ensuring a safe, happy, and dignified childhood for children collaborated with the education department. Collectively, they organized workshops every Saturday to delve into critical

In response to the escalating cancer crisis in Kerala, Caritas India, through its Ashakiranam Cancer Care Campaign, took a pioneering step in 2014. Focused on comprehensive solutions, Caritas India collaborated with 32 Diocesan Social Service Societies partners in Kerala to address not only the treatment but also the prevention of cancer. At the heart of this transformative journey is the Ashakiranam campaign, which has become a symbol of hope for

In a significant initiative towards eradicating malnutrition in Korku-dominated villages of Khandwa and Amravati, Caritas India's Sabal program organized the transformative National Deworming Festival on February 10th, 2024. This initiative, extending across 21 villages, reaches beyond the conventional scope of deworming, embodying a holistic approach to fortifying food and nutrition security. Sabal's multidisciplinary approach, working in collaboration

Living with multiple disabilities often involves navigating a complex intersection of challenges. Whether it be physical, sensory, cognitive, developmental or a combination of these, individuals with multiple disabilities confront unique obstacles in their daily lives. Understanding the diverse nature of these conditions is crucial in fostering empathy and support. However, timely need-based, comprehensive interventions would help the person’s

West Jaintia Hill farmers have found the answer to their most serious problem – how to feed their families. The FARM Northeast program has given a bucket of solutions to uplift the community. Located amidst the beautiful landscapes of Meghalaya's West Jaintia Hills District lies Iongthma – a village with 109 households and 838 inhabitants, deeply rooted in agriculture, particularly ginger cultivation. Despite their firm hold on agrarian traditions,

Ragi was consumed by our ancestors, but we stopped eating it after learning that it would darken our skin. But after learning once more that ragi strengthens immunity, I have grown it and have begun adding it into our diet, says Leelmati Hembrom, a resilient woman farmer from Dango village, located in the Saraikela region of Jharkhand. Leelmati has rewritten her family's narrative through an unexpected ally—millet. Her journey is a testament to

World Cancer Day serves as a stark reminder of the global effort to combat and raise awareness about cancer. It is predicted that by 2050 the global cancer burden will increase by seventy-five percent. In this disturbing narrative, Ashakiranam Cancer Care Campaign is holding the torch for the affected and infected patients of Kerala. Caritas India initiated Ashakiranam Cancer Care Campaign back in 2014 as a response to illuminate the lives of families