Testimonials

"Samvaad peace building program transformed our divided community. We now engage across religions with openness and joy. As a CBO member, I feel proud to…

Ariba Bano, Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh

"Caritas India transformed my understanding of peace. I now feel empowered to promote harmony in my community and committed to making a meaningful difference."

Karan Sagar, Uttar Pradesh.

"Being part of the peace club has helped me realise the importance of living in harmony and supporting others selflessly, without personal agendas. I am…

Mohd. Arshil, Amaria, Uttar Pradesh

"“I firmly believe that education is a powerful tool for shaping the future and building my confidence. Joining the peace club under the Samvaad Peace…

Muskan, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

"“I didn’t know how to apply online for the UDID card. The CBR program team guided me through every step. Now, my daughter can finally…

A mother of child with disability, Nuh, Haryana

"Getting the disability certificate felt impossible before. But through the CBR program, it finally happened. Now, my child receives the support and entitlements he deserves."

A mother of child with disability, Nuh, Haryana

"The relief I received after the hailstorm was a lifeline for my family. I used it to buy food, pay daily expenses, and cover medical…

Pricilla, Manipur

"When I opened the relief kit, my eyes filled with happiness and gratitude. I would save all the items that I have received. In these…

Rakhi, Assam

"Promoting peace and harmony should be an ongoing effort, as it fosters a peaceful environment and encourages people to learn mutual respect for one another."

Usman Rana Gram Pradhan

"The need for peacebuilding initiatives is crucial across the nation at this time. The Samvaad Peace Building Programhas brought together people of all religions on…

Gyani Harjit Singh -Sikh Guru

"He understands the repercussions of disrupting Mother Nature and sees the value in conserving and safeguarding her from harm."

Singrai Murmu, 13, Young change agent from West Bengal

"I am inspired by the U3 project, and my life has undergone a complete transformation. Now, I want to grow even more vegetables and teach…

Tepru Soren, a smallholder farmer from Lahanda village of Uttar Dinajpur District

"My school is very far, but now with a bicycle, I am motivated to go every day."

Rinki Kumari, Shravasti, UP.

"The three-day self-defence camp has empowered me with the confidence and skills to protect myself and teach my siblings."

Dimple Meena

"SurokhitSaishav’s intervention led to my re-enrollment in school and participation in the child parliament, transforming my life."

SurokhitSaishav

"I enjoyed participating in this workshop very much. We women have got such an opportunity for the first time. We will give our whole life…

Gudiya from Khushaal Bachpan program

"I am able to articulate all child rights and lead my team, especially in guiding irregular and dropout students to report and re-enroll in school."

Suraj Kewat, Children Club Tresurer, District Karimganj, Assaml.

"Learning about children's rights and joining a children's club boosted my confidence to speak out against injustices affecting children."

Wiljin Ekka Child leaders, Angel’s Children club Panighatta, Mirik Dt. Darjeeling

"Encouragement to incorporate green vegetables from our nutrition garden into my diet was instrumental in my recovery."

Kavita Bhura, Woman from the village of Dogaliya

"I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this campaign. It has not only increased my awareness but also inspired me…

Mr. Manu Simon Philipose (Youth Campaign promotor, Kottayam)

"I saved nine teenage girls and organized rallies to raise awareness in our village and seven neighboring communities."

Mrs. Sujata Anant Pawar, Devshetwadi/ Bapd evwadi, Raigad/Mahara shtra

"As the leader of our farmers' group, I motivated 35 women to start agricultural businesses and helped 25 families secure capital to begin their ventures."

Mrs. Sangeta Udhav Jondhale, Yellapur, Chandrapur, Maharashatra

"Saksham empowered me to support farmers, secure pensions, create jobs through MGNREGA, and promote good governance and organic farming in my village."

Chatarpal Singh, Kashirampur, Bijnor/ Uttar Pradesh

"The Saksham supported me to start a dairy business, fight domestic violence, and lead women in my village to ensure effective local governance."

Mrs. Reena Devi, Navgawa, West Champaran, Bihar

"I grow medicinal gardens and revive wild edibles, allowing me to eat traditional foods for health benefits."

Ms. Theimon Makri, Pahamshiken Village, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya.

"Thanks to the awareness provided, I switched to organic farming, improving my ability to use non-chemical methods for fertility and pest management in my fields."

Jackson Bordoloi, Marjong Village, Nagoan, Assam.

"Offered her hair to support others in their fight against this disease."

Goa’s ace fashion designer Ninoshka Alvares Dellaney

"The program helped me in diagnosing my liver cancer at stage 3, supported my treatment, and now I'm on the path to recovery."

G. Munemma, a stone cutter from Chennampalli village

"I was able to help my children study and purchased yarn to make 5-6 pairs of looms to start alternate livelihoods."

Nandita Doley, Mising Community member from Sirkali NC Village

"Through the Global Program, I received training in tailoring and now can stitch different garments to earn a livelihood. I teach others also to be…

Jyoti Kumari, empowered member of the Gargi Girls group.

"Through Sabal, I gained invaluable insights into cultivating small grains, particularly millet. Additionally, I learned about government schemes tailored for agriculture, which I promptly utilized…

Manu Moti Mavaskar, a 60-year-old, resident of Gadsimba village.

"I firmly believe that millets hold the key to a healthier and more sustainable future for us all. I have also shared my recommendations with…

JijibaiChhotelalMavaskar, a proud farmer from Didamda village

"As a mother, the Sajeevam Campaign has positively impacted our household by educating our children about drug abuse and promoting constructive activities."

Ms. Mercy Stephan (Campaign awareness Mother participant, Kottayam)

"The Sajeevam Campaign, led by Caritas India, has successfully raised crucial awareness on drug abuse, reaching and enlightening thousands, especially students."

Mr. Jose PA (Campaign Lead, Wayanad)

"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…

Sunil Rathore, Gariaband, Chhattisgarh

"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…

Rita Lakra, Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh

"I attend the Jeevan Nirman meetings in my village, where I learned about safe migration and our rights. Earlier, my husband had to migrate for…

Teena Rathore, Rajgarh, Chhattisgarh

"Through Jeevan Nirman, I came to know about schemes like Ayushman and Vishwakarma Yojana. It’s helped me to access benefits, think about skill training, and…

Devnarayan Ruhela, Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh

"Through SAFBIN support, I received chicks from KVK and started a successful poultry business. This venture now sustains my household and provides us with a…

PragbaiAhirwar, ChakeriBineka village, Banda block, Madhya Pradesh

"As a SAFBIN project member, I received spray pumps from KVK, which help me control pests, avoid diseases, and save time."

Chandan Patel,Tinsuwavillage,Sagarblock,Madhya Pradesh

"We find not just a farmer, but a visionary – a custodian of the land, committed to nurturing both livelihoods and ecosystems."

Warrington Nongspung, from Madan Thangsning, a small village in Smit, East Khasi Hill District, Meghalaya.

"I have always hoped to empower women to take action and increase their awareness of and respect for the dignity of work because I cannot…

Kygum, a leading farm entrepreneur from Jaluke B village in Peren District of Nagaland.

"The construction of re-charge pit (Dova) stored water and increased moister in the agriculture field. I am able to irrigate the vegetable from the constructed…

Fulkeshwar Bhagat from Bajra Village in Gumla Jharkhand

"People used to call me 'mad' for planting hundreds of trees. Now, I assist fellow farmers, teaching them integrated farming methods. With a fish pond,…

Mangal Singh Diggi

"After learning once more that ragi strengthens immunity, I have grown it and have begun adding it into our diet."

Leelmati Hembrom

"Manisha was chosen as a Mahila Sakriya Kisan from the ATMA office Saraikela for her enthusiastic participation in village development initiatives. She also taught other…

Manisha Hembrom, Gram Nirman community educator from Saraikela, Jharkhand

"Earlier I was dependent on my family’s income for everything, but today I am lead earner and provide for my entire family."

Tarun, A person with disability from Gram Nirman Program area

"It was yet another scorching day in one of the villages of South Tripura, Kathalia Cheera. Down with high fever, Anojoy Chakma, a 7-year-old boy…

Anojoy Chakma , South Tripura

"The Nagas, both men and women farmers from the Peren district of Nagaland came together to cultivate a popular variety of pulse called Naga Dal.…

Nagas , Peren

"Ganga Barela, of village Sankota, practices farming on her family land. Earlier, due to high agricultural input cost of chemical fertilisers, her family was finding…

Ganga Barela , Sankota

"Magha na barse, bhare na khet. Mata na pasre, bhare na pet” (It is said that without good rain, land can not be irrigated properly. Similarly…

Shyam Bai , Bagrohi

"Cotton Ch Momin visited several Govt. hospitals in East Garo Hills in Meghalaya and traditional practitioners to  find relief for his ailing wife from severe…

Cotton Ch Momin , Meghalaya

"Ms. Runu Murmu, a woman farmer from the Jorhat district of Assam took to organic agriculture after receiving training from the facilitating partner organisation. She…

Ms. Runu Murmu , Jorhat

"Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction a program supported by Caritas India in North East India and implemented by Women’s Development Centre (WDC), Guwahati, in 15…

Farmer

"Mrs Shefali Das share her sad moments during Flood, I was at home when the floods came. It was 3 o’clock in the morning on…

Shefali Das , Jathera

"Ganga Barela, of village Sankota, practices farming on her family land. Earlier, due to high agricultural input cost of chemical fertilisers, her family was finding…

Ganga Barela

"A ‘Musahar’ girl from Bihar broke the age-old barriers of education deprivation. Literacy rate among musahar’s is only 3 percent and falls below 1 percent…

REENA IS 15 YEARS OLD NOW

"Ranu Pandit is a widow leaving in Radhanagar. Ranu Pandit lost her husband 6 years ago due to a deadly sickness. Since then she is…

Ranu Pandit , Radhanagar

"Rinku Kumari d/o ArunSaday and Pavitri Devi and Leela Kumari d/o Shiv Saday and Savitri Devi are from RantiMusahartola in Madhubani district of Bihar.They are…

Rinku Kumari

"Minu Das is a married Woman from Siliguri lives with 5 members with her family. Minu is a Physically Challenged woman. Who faces lots of…

Minu Das