Human dignity for all
The communities we serve are empowered to enjoy greater inclusivity, freedom, rights; access to basic needs & be responsible for decisions that affect them.
Caritas Sri Lanka - SEDEC
To be accountable for God’s Love
Welcome to CARITAS Sri Lanka - SEDEC
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.
Latest News
Latest happenings from Caritas network around the country
A gathering of Sunday School Teachers representing all religious faiths
02nd DecemberCaritas Sethsaviya Anuradhapura organized the first gathering of Sunday School Teachers representing Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu and Muslim Communities on 10th and 11th of November 2019. More than 50 Sunday School Teachers gathered to discuss and explore the possibilities of mutual cooperation, empowering personal spirituality and reflected on what would be the best way to pass...
Caritas Sri Lanka involves in Election Monitoring for the Presidential Election – 2019
14th NovemberCaritas diocesan directors and accountants from Jaffna, Batticaloa, Mannar, Trincomalee and Vanni attended the ‘District Coordinators’ Meeting’ organized by PAFFERL which was held on 1st November 2019 at Renuka City Hotel, Colombo 3. The objective of the meeting was to explain the duties and responsibilities to officials who will be involved in Presidential election monitoring....
Training Programme on ‘Youth for Ethnic and Religious Harmony through Social Media’
08th NovemberA five day Training Programme was held at Caritas Centre in Chilaw under the ‘Expansion of Religious Amity Programme 2019 – Enhanced Youth Participation’ from 28th October to 01st November, 2019. The theme of the training programme was ‘Youth for Ethnic and Religious Harmony through Social Media’ where 58 enthusiastic youth from Chilaw, Colombo and...
Unit Updates
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Justice and Peace
Published on 09th December
PEACE BUILDING TRAINING WORKSHOP AT GNANODAYAM, MANNAR.
Food and Security
Published on 03rd December
Nature’s Bountiful Gift – Caritas Training on Bee Keeping
Disaster Risk Management
Published on 15th November
Capacity building of Councilors on Emotional Literacy School Program
Upcoming events
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OUR CAUSES
Our contribution towards ending poverty, promoting justice and restoring dignity
Economic development
The communities we serve develop greater resiliance through sustained income, sustainable employment or income generating activities.
Justice Peace & Reconciliation
The communities we serve are able to enjoy peace with justice reconciliation, harmony and co-exist with people of different races and religions.
Disaster Mitigation and Environmental protection
The communities we serve develop greater resiliance and capacity to be better prepared, mitigate and respond effectively to disasters, crisis & calamities.