Caritas India

District

Nagaon

Cachar

Barmer

Banswara

States

Assam

Manipur

Mizoram

Rajasthan

Jammu and Kashmir

Caritas India excels in Disaster Risk Reduction through a holistic approach that combines Relief, Rehabilitation, and Development (LRRD). The Indian subcontinent faces significant vulnerability to natural disasters due to its geographical and climatic conditions. These hazards are worsened by socio-economic factors, urbanization, development in high-risk areas, environmental degradation, climate change, geological risks, epidemics, and pandemics. Aligning with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, Caritas India is dedicated to building disaster-resilient nations and communities, recognizing the close link between DRR and Sustainable Development. Despite collective efforts by the Government and civil society organisations, the persistent challenge of disasters remains formidable.

District

Aizawl

West Garo Hills

Jorhat

Buxar

West Champaran

Hyderabad

Belgaum

Bellary

Adilabad

South 24 Parganas

Shimoga

Gulbarga

Khammam

Barmer

Sagar

Vidisha

Mandla

West Tripura

Jalpaiguri

Nadia

Lower Subansiri

Bardhaman

Chennai

Gumla

Peren

States

Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

West Bengal

Arunachal Pradesh

Assam

Bihar

Jharkhand

Madhya Pradesh

Manipur

Meghalaya

Mizoram

Nagaland

Rajasthan

Tripura

Telangana

Caritas India is actively involved in promoting sustainable agriculture and food sovereignty to address the ecological damage caused by intensified agricultural practices, including the indiscriminate use of chemicals. The organisation aims to counteract issues like soil erosion, water contamination, and biodiversity loss resulting from these practices. Additionally, Caritas India recognizes the disproportionate impact of pesticide exposure on developing countries' populations. Through its initiatives, it seeks to foster environmentally friendly agricultural methods and protect both ecosystems and human health.

District

Surguja

Rajnandgaon

Jashpur

Bilaspur

Bastar

East Delhi

Raigarh

Ranchi

Hazaribag

East Singhbhum

Latehar

Seraikela Kharsawan

States

Chhattisgarh

Delhi

Jharkhand

Caritas India actively engages in livelihood and skill development initiatives, particularly targeting marginalized communities in both rural and urban areas. The organisation focuses on providing the necessary skills for economic growth and inclusive development, aiming to secure livelihood opportunities, enhance relevant skills, and increase income for these communities. Through organisation, support, and networking, marginalized groups are empowered economically, fostering long-term impacts. This approach not only leads to improved livelihoods but also equips youth with leadership skills and a sense of social responsibility, making them valuable contributors to their communities and promoting socio-economic sustainability and a better quality of life.

District

Jashpur

Chandigarh

North Delhi

North 24 Parganas

South Goa

Banswara

North Goa

Bahraich

Gorakhpur

Gandhinagar

North Dinajpur

Murshidabad

Darjeeling

South West Delhi

Lucknow

Simdega

Gurgaon

Maharajganj

Alipurduar

Sundarbans

States

West Bengal

Chhattisgarh

Chandigarh

Delhi

Goa

Gujarat

Haryana

Jharkhand

Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Caritas India is committed to ending human slavery and restoring dignity. Recognizing global social and income inequalities, it facilitates safe migration to bridge divides. Since the late 1990s, it has combated unsafe migration and human trafficking, assisting returnees through the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme. It revived the All India Network to End Human Trafficking (AINEHT) and studied cross-border trafficking. It also participated in the Christian Organisation against Trafficking Network (COATNET) meetings, contributing to the 2016-2020 strategic plan.

District

Saharsa

Araria

Madhepura

Rayagada

Sambalpur

Sundergarh

Vadodara

Ahmedabad

Rajkot

Narmada

Gandhinagar

Banas Kantha

States

Bihar

Gujarat

Odisha

Caritas India is dedicated to improving health and nutrition, particularly for vulnerable and marginalized populations in both urban and rural areas. Its efforts encompass education and enhancing access to affordable healthcare services. The organisation prioritizes the prevention of HIV/AIDS and Malaria in regions with high prevalence rates while also mitigating their impact. Caritas India collaborates with national and state authorities, such as the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) and Gujarat State AIDS Control Society (GSACS), to implement community health and HIV/AIDS programmes, emphasizing behavioural changes, particularly among high-risk groups. Additionally, it is actively involved in the Intensified Malaria Control Project-II in the North East in partnership with the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme of the Government of India.