Month: September 2026

In July 2026, CRS conducted the final evaluation of its one-year Sewing Training Programme at St. Paul’s Cathedral Parish Hall for participants from seven project locations. 103 women and girls appeared for the evaluation, and all successfully passed.

The evaluation was conducted by an external evaluator from a Government School of Vocational Training and included theory, practical demonstration and viva. Each successful participant received a result sheet and CRS certificate in recognition of her achievement.

For many, this is not the end of the training but the beginning of new opportunities. Some may join the Nari Dana Production Unit, while others may produce items for Nari Dana from their own project locations. Some trainees have also started taking small sewing orders from people in their communities and earning an income from their skills. Others are continuing to explore different livelihood opportunities offered in their locations through training in paper bag making, spice making, candle making and junk jewellery.

For these women and girls, learning to sew is becoming a skill they can use in everyday life and, for some, a way to earn and contribute to their families.

Holy Trinity Church, CNI Diocese of Calcutta, organised a special Health Camp to provide accessible and quality healthcare to community members.

As part of the health camp, CRS contributed a team of specialist doctors in gynaecology, dental care and ENT, alongwith a CRS health worker, who actively participated throughout the programme. The doctors carefully examined patients, listened to their health concerns and provided appropriate medical advice and guidance. The CRS health worker supported the medical team and helped facilitate the consultations and interaction with patients.

The camp was further strengthened by the participation of several other specialist doctors, who generously gave their time to attend to community members. This brought together a diverse range of medical expertise under one roof and enabled patients to seek advice for different health concerns in a single visit.

For many community members, the camp provided a valuable opportunity to consult specialist doctors close to home, particularly for those who may face financial or other barriers to accessing specialist healthcare.

The successful health camp was a meaningful example of partnership and care. The initiative of Holy Trinity Church, together with the support of the CRS medical and health team, helped bring specialist healthcare closer to the community.