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Enhancing Parental Awareness for Children’s Well-being and Education

In light of the multifaceted challenges faced by families striving to fulfil their responsibilities for their children, particularly in the realms of nutrition and education, a rigorous workshop was organised by the Kushaal Bachpan programme in selected villages of Madhya Pradesh. The objective was to empower parents by addressing issues stemming from a lack of awareness about well-being of children and bridging the communication gap between parents

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Transforming mental health challenges through care and protection

Maharashtra's Yavatmal District holds an important place for Caritas India's Community-Based Rehabilitation (CI CBR) program as it transformed Ms. Savita (name changed), a 34-year-old who defied the odds to rediscover hope and healing. Savita, once burdened by behavioural issues stemming from family tragedies, underwent a remarkable transformation through the dedicated efforts of CI CBR. The program's intervention, spearheaded by a vigilant Community

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Gram Nirman promotes Socio-Economic Empowerment and Education through Recreational Tools

To foster socio-economic empowerment among marginalized communities, Caritas India's Gram Nirman program, launched in July 2021 with support from Caritas Australia, is making commendable efforts in 165 remote villages of Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. The program adopts a multi-sectoral approach, addressing various facets of community development, with a notable focus on enhancing educational opportunities for children belonging to Scheduled Tribes

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Caritas India Elevates Safeguarding Standards for Enhanced Protection

Caritas India to safeguard the dignity and rights of every individual, has reaffirmed its commitment by implementing a robust training program. Under its Safety For Everyone (SAFE) initiative aims to fortify its systems, policies, and practices, ensuring the protection of vulnerable populations, including children and adults, from harm and abuse. Recognizing the increasing importance of safeguarding in the workplace, especially for NGOs, Caritas

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A Proactive Leap in Equipping Staff for Child Protection

Caritas India, in its unwavering commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of children, recently conducted an essential training session on the organisation's Child Protection Policy led by its Child Protection Specialist- Ms. Sween Sharma. This training initiative was made mandatory for all employees and was strategically organized at both the Head Office and Regional Office levels in span of two days. The sessions were meticulously designed

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National Youth Day: Reinvigorating the youth in the service of the Nation

The National Youth Day, also known as Rashtriya Yuva Diwas, is a significant celebration in India that aims to create awareness and impart knowledge about the rights of the country's young population. This day is dedicated to inspire young minds, promote education, and encourage community service. The celebration serves as a platform for discussing challenges, brainstorming solutions, and empowering young people to become agents of positive change.

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From Adversity to Prosperity

In the village of Kekdabod, amidst adversity, Sonkali Ankulal Sarvekar's story stands as a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of community-driven initiatives like the Sabal Project. Hailing from a poor background, Sonkali and her family faced profound challenges, especially with two visually impaired sons, rendering her husband's job prospects limited and confining them to their hamlet. The Sabal project recognized

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A farmer restoring traditional agriculture system that was sustainable and resilient

Known for its maximum rainfall, richest botanical habitats, and biodiversity, Meghalaya the ‘abode of clouds’ was considered as one of the wettest places on the planet. Those days of abundance and richness are slowly fading away. The changing climate and urbanization have created widespread implications for agriculture, water resources, forests, and biodiversity on human and animal health. Traditional farming in been replaced by cash crops coupled

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