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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

Thammitigama Tank Restoration and Clean-up under the SSEP World Water Day Celebration 2023.

Caritas Sri Lanka 23rd May

Thammittagama Village is situated in the Kurunegala District in Sri Lanka. A Village level environmental adult group was formed in the village under the ‘Stepping Stones to Safeguarding Sri Lanka’s Natural Environment project’ (SSEP), implemented by Caritas Sri Lanka in early 2023. After several discussions with the villagers, a serious issue which affects them badly...

Caritas Internationalis welcomes, its Thirteenth President and 11th Secretary General .

Caritas Sri Lanka 17th May

Our Caritas family (Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC) is honored to offer Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi our sincere congratulations on becoming the new head of Caritas Internationalis. It’s a fantastic accomplishment and a real credit to his commitment, effort, and leadership. Archbishop of Tokyo, Rev. Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi SVD, is the President of the Catholic Bishops’...

Be aware. Share. Care. Strengthening Education to bridge the Thalassemia care gap.

Caritas Sri Lanka 09th May

In a touching and emotional event that celebrated the spirit of resilience and unity, the National Center Caritas Sri Lanka commemorated the International Thalassemia Day on the 08th of May 2023. This event served as a platform for raising awareness about Thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder, while also highlighting the importance of community support for...

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