CASA responded with non-food items such as clothing, utensils, tarpaulin sheets among other items in an effort to help them restore their normal livelihood. CASA was able to help more than 1,300 families by its effort. Cyclone Gaja made its landfall with a wind speed of 120 – 140 km per hour leaving a trail of […]

The society meeting of CASA held on February 7, 2019 constituted the National Board of CASA for the next quadrennial. His Grace Dr. Yakob Mar Irenaios was elected as the Chairperson, Bishop Subodh C. Mondal and Rev. S C David were elected as Vice-Chairperson and Treasurer respectively. Moderator of ALC, the Most Rev. K.F. Paradesi Babu […]

CASA’s participation in events like these will give more visibility as a transparent and accountable charity organisation to international and national players.         By Joycia Thorat & Anita Kukreti Project Officers | CASA Program Department Routing as a vintage charity in 1947 to a dynamic charitable trust, CASA has started to grapple […]

Compliant mechanism was introduced by CASA with a very clear understanding that communities’ ownership over the process of recovery will have to be enhanced. A complaint box gives a second chance to the people to express their grievances and vulnerability to CASA and committee members, that further become reasons to be included in the cash […]

Director Dr. Sushant Agrawal talks about reasons to go ahead with unconditional support in Kerala and decision to give power to the people to choose their recovery course. Ques: Much has been talked about cash transfer process and the need for such kind of program in a vulnerable region ravaged by floods. Why did CASA go for this program? Ans. […]

The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004 hit the coasts of several Southern and South- Eastern Asian countries in December. CASA team revisits the places of intevention and its people who were helped and rehabilitated by the organisation and how have they really moved on with their lives after 14 years.   1. Housing and dignity for […]

Cash transfers give choices and dignity to people affected by disasters and make humanitarian aid more accountable by providing a sense of ownership and control at a time of crisis. The program comes as an opportunity to bring women-centric empowerment for the community at the forefront. Cash program stimulates local economy and employment by shifting […]

The heroes of this edition are the people of Kerala for they have chosen to exercise the Right to Freedom to weave a new future for themselves. The second edition of CASA IN ACTION on Kerala Floods 2018 will take you through the four-month journey of our Unconditional Cash Transfer Program Implementation with a vision […]

CASA India with Kumaun Seva Samiti published a research document in 2014 talking about the intensity of the flesh trade in the aftermath of 2013 disaster. The report gives an insight on the difficulties faced by children and women with no food, shelter and livelihoods, completely ruined in the earthquake By Nidhi Joshi Intern | […]