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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
Building Dialogue Skills to Improve Constructive Interaction for Peace
22nd AugustCaritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC in collaboration with Caritas Chilaw and Caritas Seth Sarana organized a peace programme titled “Building Dialogue Skills to Improve Constructive Interaction for Peace,” funded by CAFOD on the 9th of July 2024, the Seth Sarana Center in Raddolugama, Seeduwa. The event ran from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and saw...
Capacitating CSL Staff to Mobilize Vulnerable Communities for Disaster Resilience
22nd AugustFrom July 24th to 27th, 2024, a transformative program “Capacitating CSL Staff to Mobilize Vulnerable Communities to be Resilient for Disasters” was held at the Ranminithenna Tele Cinema Village in Tissamaharama. This significant initiative, funded by Caritas Asia, brought together 38 participants, including Diocesan Center (DC) Directors, DC & NC Program Coordinators, and volunteers from...
Addressing the Challenges of the Plantation Community: Insights from the LLPP Project Press Conference
22nd AugustOn the 31st of July 2024, a significant press conference was held at Caritas SETIK in Kandy, addressing the issues faced by the plantation community. This was organized by the Caritas Sri Lanka ECPP unit under the LLPP (Lighting the Lives of the Plantation People Project) funded by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the event...
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Community Empowerment & Safe Migration (CE&SM)
Published on 06th May
Celebrating Culture and Unity: Caritas Sri Lanka’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival 2024
Sustainable Peace & Justice (SP&J)
Published on 22nd August
Building Dialogue Skills to Improve Constructive Interaction for Peace
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security unit (SA&FS)
Published on 22nd May
“Diplomacy and Religion: Strengthening the Social Fabric in Jaffna” Norwegian Ambassador Visit to Caritas Jaffna
Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM)
Published on 11th June
Commemoration of International Thalassemia Day 2024
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