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.
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
Formation of Federation in Mannar & Vavuniya under Civic Dialogue Project
09th AprilA 2 day Knowledge Enhancement Workshop on formation of Federation was conducted to the 40 CBO leaders of the ‘Civic Dialogue Special Project for Mannar’ by Caritas Valvuthayam in close collaboration with Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC on 24th& 25th of March 2021, abiding by the COVID – 19 rules & regulations. The Civic Dialogue...
A Journey of Friendship from South to the North; carrying gifts of green; a project to plant 1500 saplings in Jaffna
22nd MarchA recent revelation in Jaffna to restore lost friendship between the north-south, Sinhala-Tamil communities during the thirty years of war and to maintain the peace that has been won took place with the launching of a Tree Planting Campaign initiated by Caritas Sri Lanka, the social arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka....
A story of Fight against Poverty by CBO members in Sri Lanka, Maduragama,
16th FebruaryUnder the Civic Dialogue and Cross Community Activities project, funded by Caritas Korea, a barren paddy field for 10 years in Maduragama in the district of Puttalam was harvested by the CBO members of the project on 14th of February 2020. The initiative comes as an solution to the poverty widespread in the region. Caritas...
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IHD and Safe Migration
Published on 09th April
Formation of Federation in Mannar & Vavuniya under Civic Dialogue Project
Justice and Peace
Published on 22nd March
A Journey of Friendship from South to the North; carrying gifts of green; a project to plant 1500 saplings in Jaffna
Food and Security
Published on 19th October
Caritas Sri Lanka marks World Food Day 16th October 2020
Disaster Risk Management
Published on 09th February
“I was homeless you gave me a shelter” A report from the Diocese of Mannar
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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.