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Caritas Sri Lanka-SEDEC is the social arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka and is affiliated to Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development, and social service organizations present in 200 countries and territories.
Our national centre is located in the Archdiocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital city. Our vision is radiated to the far corners of the island through 13 Diocesan Centres. Caritas Sri Lanka-SEDEC is also the national secretariat of the National Catholic Commission for Justice Peace and Human Development.
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Latest happenings from Caritas network around the country
Advocacy and Lobbying Workshops: Empowering Youth for Peace and Justice
04th NovemberSustainable Peace & Justice Unit of Caritas Sri Lanka organized two key advocacy and lobbying workshops in 2024 for the objective of equipping youth with the skills to promote peace and justice in their communities. The first workshop, held on the 6th and 7th of August at the Caritas Sri Lanka Auditorium, was designed for...
Community Market at Chilaw DC: A Platform for Sustainable Livelihoods
04th NovemberOn the 14th of October 2024, the Caritas Chilaw Diocesan Centre, under the CAFOD project, organized a community market opening ceremony to empower local beneficiaries. The event occurred at two locations, Baththulu Oya and Akkarapaha, gathering diverse participants. Beneficiaries, stakeholders, Caritas staff, and community leaders from various backgrounds came together, including representatives from the Sinhala...
Celebrating Children’s Day in Anuradhapura
01st NovemberOn October 12th, 2024, Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC, in collaboration with Caritas Anuradhapura – Sethsaviya and Kekirawa Parish, organized a memorable Children’s Day celebration. The event was part of the Caritas Korea project titled “Educational Assistance to Economic Crisis and War-affected Poor Children in Northern, Eastern, and North Central Provinces of Sri Lanka”, with a...
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Celebrating Children’s Day in Anuradhapura
Community Market at Chilaw DC: A Platform for Sustainable Livelihoods
Caritas Kandy SETIK Showcases Local Resilience and Sustainable Food Security
Commemoration of International Thalassemia Day 2024
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