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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

The best Home Garners were awarded “Sustainable Agriculture to Ensure Food Security”

Caritas Sri Lanka 20th December

The “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka” program, launched in January 2023, is a significant initiative implemented by Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC and is set to run through December 2027. This project is spearheaded by Rev. Fr. Luke Nelson Perera, the National Director of Caritas Sri Lanka...

Kumari from Thalawa, Anuradhapura empowered through the Food Security program of Caritas Sri Lanka.

Caritas Sri Lanka 04th December

Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC in collaboration with its network, is implementing a Food Security program titled “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka.” This initiative is spearheaded by Rev. Fr. Luke Nelson Perera, National Director of Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC, with support from Caritas Norway. The program...

Caritas Vanni Establishes Village Knowledge Centre for Farmers

Caritas Sri Lanka 26th November

Caritas Vanni launched the “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience in Sri Lanka” program in January 2023. The program’s vision is to safeguard food security for 2,500 subsistence farming households, including marginalized urban and rural communities, war widows, women, and 2,500 schoolchildren. Its objectives include improving livelihoods through sustainable agricultural practices,...

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