In a remote village of Mizoram, a widow named Mrs. Lalrinmawii transformed her life and her community through an unexpected crop: dragon fruit. What began as a struggle to provide for her family has blossomed into a thriving business, inspiring others to follow in her footsteps. How did a simple cactus become the catalyst for change, turning her from a farmer into a harbinger of hope. Initially starting with modest goals of meeting her family's basic

Caritas India recently hosted a crucial two-day orientation and planning meeting for the Smallholder Adaptive Farming & Biodiversity Network (SAFBIN) project in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh. The event, held on January 15-16, 2025, brought together project teams from Manav Vikas Seva Sangh (MVSS) and Jabalpur Diocesan Social Development Society (JDSSS) to develop strategies for enhancing food security and resilience among smallholder farmers for the

Caritas India had the distinct honor of hosting Mr. Gregor Trumel, the Cultural and Cooperation Counsellor at the French Embassy in India and Director of the French Institute in India. The visit marked a significant step towards fostering meaningful collaborations in the areas of culture, science, technology, and humanitarian development. The visit began with a warm welcome, followed by the traditional presentation of a shawl and memento to Mr. Trumel

As Hira wanders around his small plot of land, inspecting his crops, he stops to examine a thriving elephant yam plant. He spots several healthy tubers, early indications of a bountiful harvest to come. His eyes lighting up with excitement. "Growing diverse crops requires a lot of love. You have to be passionate about it, committed to the land." Hira's journey mirrors that of many in his village. For seven years, he worked as a migrant laborer in

In the quiet village of Laitlawsnai, in Meghalaya, a young woman's dream was about to rise like the perfect loaf of bread. Shimtimery Shangpliang, the seventh daughter of a women farmer, harbored an ambition that seemed as unlikely as finding a gourmet bakery in her remote community. Yet, her story would soon prove that with the right ingredients of passion, perseverance, and support, even the most improbable dreams can become a recipe for success.

In rural Madhya Pradesh, sustainable agriculture practices are breathing new life into Indian villages, with Barkheda at the forefront of this inspiring change. Narayan Patel, a 56-year-old farmer from Barkheda village, has become the unlikely hero of this agricultural renaissance. With a family of eight to support and only two acres of land, Patel's story mirrors that of countless Indian farmers struggling to make ends meet. Before 2024, Patel's

Caritas India recently hosted a vibrant two-day "Celebration of Volunteerism" event, bringing together over 275 dedicated volunteers from across the country. The gathering, held on January 9th and 10th, 2025, in Kerala, honored the selfless contributions of volunteers and reinvigorated their commitment to social change. The first day at Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS), Mananthavady, saw 175 volunteers from various initiatives come together.

FARM program has been working since 2013 to empower smallholder farmers in Northeast India and recently seen a worrisome change in the region's agriculture landscape. The farming community that has traditionally relied on local livestock for supplemental income has started giving preference to exotic breeds. The community of Niz-Sohori, one of the remote villages in the Nagaon district of Assam have adopted this new change due to lack of quality