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
Add value to 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
Data Analysis Workshop: Learning from the Experiences of Women Migrant Workers
19th MarchThe Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women (GAATW) in Bangkok, Thailand organized a workshop on Data Analysis and Learning from the Experiences of Women Migrant Workers in Kathmandu, Nepal. Three of the Caritas Sri Lanka officers, Mr.Theivendirarajah Kanagarantnam,, Senior Programme Manager, Mr. Samantha Pathirathana, Chairman, PASS Asia (Pvt) Ltd, Ms. Chathurani N. Hettiarachchi, Safe Labour...
LENTEN PROGRAMME OF CARITAS SRI LANKA – SEDEC
19th MarchThree Pillars (Prayer, Fasting and Alms-giving) of Lenten programme is being organized in all the DCs in Sri Lanka according to the theme given by the NC, ‘Live Lent with Love’. This was given with a short prayer, to be recited during the season of Lent. Common Lenten activities in 2019: Prayer: Prayer cards and...
Training on Nutrition for Mothers of Pre-School Children
19th MarchNutrition is an element that we tend to bypass even though everyone knows about the importance and impacts of it. As our consumptions patterns have changed drastically over the years due to various influences, many old and young in Sri Lanka continue to face numerous physical, mental and social challenges such as deficiencies or excesses...
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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.