Awareness raising – Cathedral Relief Service

CRS core team visit the UK

Gemma Pask Awareness raising, CRS staff, Teacher training, UK Friends 20th September 202212th October 2022

In early September, members of the CRS core team travelled to the UK to visit London, Derby, Oxford and Cambridge. Among them were Rig David, Director and Secretary, and The Rt. Revd. Dr. Paritosh Canning, Bishop of Calcutta and Chairman of CRS. The visit was intended to strengthen links with the Church of North India (CNI), raise awareness of the work being done in the Diocese of Calcutta and increase valuable support of CRS. Look out for more about the trip in the next Friends of CRS newsletter update, coming soon.

Hunger in India is rising – here’s how CRS is helping tackle the issue

Gemma Pask Awareness raising, Children, Emergency aid, Environment, Fundraising, Health, UK Friends 20th May 202220th May 2022

Climate change is exacerbating hunger in India, according to a report by the International Food Policy Research Institute. With levels in India considered to be ‘serious’ at present, it’s estimated that almost 74 million Indians will be at risk of hunger by 2030. Read the full article on the India Today website here.

CRS recently launched its nutrition programme, which aims to provide hundreds of children with a healthy, dietician-advised meal every day. The programme aims to combat hunger and a lack of nutrition among some of India’s most disadvantaged children.

With the initiative costing around £10,000 per year, the generosity of CRS supporters is vital. To find out more about the nutrition programme and how you can donate, please see our Fundraising appeals page.

Disadvantaged children hit hard by lockdown

Gemma Pask Awareness raising, Children 19th September 202119th September 2021

School closures prompted by the COVID-19 lockdown in India have had ‘catastrophic consequences’ for poor children, according to an article from the BBC. With children in deprived villages and slums hit hard, especially those living in rural areas, CRS projects are more vital than ever.

Read the full BBC article here.

Training in legal affairs

Karen Laister Awareness raising, Women 9th June 20199th June 2019

Ten members of the Women’s Empowerment Group at Pally Mangal received valuable training in legal affairs in May.

Ms Susmita Mallick, a government advocate, made the group aware of what free legal support they are entitled to from the government and also gave helpful information about how to file different types of issues and offences with the police.

Cathedral service focuses on CRS

Karen Laister Awareness raising 2nd August 20151st March 2018

On Sunday 2nd August, the whole of the morning service at St Paul’s Cathedral in Kolkata was given over to CRS. Members of the congregation learned more about the activities of CRS through presentations from Rig and other staff members. They heard choral pieces by children from some of the slum-based Education Centres and from young adults who attend the Training Centre for Differently-abled Persons. After the service, women from some of the self-help groups held an exhibition of their wares including embroidery work and tailored items.