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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

Walking in Faith: Schoolchildren Explore the Beauty of Religious Diversity

Caritas Sri Lanka 02nd June

Caritas Sri Lanka, with the generous support of CAFOD, successfully organized a special programme on 22nd May 2025 to promote Inter-Religious Training Modules in schools. Held from 2.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., this event aimed to foster mutual understanding, respect, and harmony among schoolchildren of different faiths. The initiative provided a meaningful platform for students...

Building Entrepreneurial Capacity for Rural Development: Caritas Sri Lanka Empowers Diocesan Staff

Caritas Sri Lanka 27th May

Caritas Sri Lanka – SEDEC organized a dynamic Entrepreneurship Development Program from May 20 to 23, 2025, bringing together 42 dedicated staff members from eight dioceses across the country. These participants are actively engaged in implementing the project “Improving Rural Livelihoods, Enhancing Food Security, and Building Climate Resilience,” which is supported by Caritas Norway and...

Advocacy and Lobbying Session on Peace and Reconciliation with Relevant Ministries

Caritas Sri Lanka 16th May

Caritas Batticaloa – EHED, with the support of CAFOD, successfully conducted an Advocacy and Lobbying Session on Peace and Reconciliation with relevant ministries on April 23, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Caritas EHED Hall in Jeyanthipuram, Batticaloa. The session brought together selected CAFOD beneficiaries, government staff, members of the Inter-Religious Forum...

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