Pravasi Bandhu

Pravasi Bandhu, a Caritas India initiative, aims to enhance the well-being of migrant workers by promoting safe migration practices at both source and destination locations.

Guided by the 3Ps framework—Prevention of exploitation, Protection of dignity, and Promotion of well-being—the program employs strategies such as capacity building, livelihood programs, social integration, rights advocacy, and policy development. Focusing on safe living and working conditions, it addresses the needs of vulnerable communities and supports rebuilding migrant workers’ lives through safe migration assistance. Implemented across seven states through nine partners, Pravasi Bandhu targets 22,470 Population over three years. Collaborating with national and state governments, the program ensures the dignity and rights of migrant workers, complementing governmental efforts in this critical area.

Focus

Legal Assistance

Skill Building

Education Support

Livelihood Generation – Small Scale Starup

Impact

2632 migrants educated on safe migration practices.
4270 individuals connected to welfare schemes through 9 MRCs.
72 migrant children receiving educational support classes.
9 small-scale businesses started for livelihood generation and migration support.
6 health camps conducted, benefiting 1081 people.
61 migrants utilized short stay shelter homes in Delhi, Goa, and Gandhinagar.

"I never imagined I’d learn computers. But Caritas India’s community educator helped me join a 3-month course. Now I’m job-ready, confident, and my family sees a new future in me."

Rita Lakra, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

"I am happy that Caritas India is helping us understand about safe migration and the support available to us. After the trainings, now we look for opportunities for work in our own…

Sunil Rathore, Gariaband, Chhattisgarh

Our Reach

Focus

Impact

Support migrant workers