About UsCASA is an Indian development and humanitarian organization. Established in 1947, we stand for Care, Awareness, Service and Action. We work for the poorest of the poor irrespective of caste, religion, gender and political affiliations. Our focus is people helping people.
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COVID-19 has caused tens of thousands of migrants to leave cities and walk kilometers on fot without a proper meal to eat.
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Affecting the everyday life of a common man, the global pandemic dragged the sustenance of several communities into a dearth.
Donate NowTransformational Stories CASA’s Impact in the marginal areas
Lakshmi's (6 years) story of resilience and hope is inspiring. She never gave up on her dreams, even when faced with insurmountable odds. Thanks to CASA's dedication and commitment to providing education to the underprivileged and tribal communities, Lakshmi's dreams of a better future, one filled with education, are not just a dream anymore, but a reality. Her story is a reminder that with education, we can overcome any obstacle and create a brighter future.
Anusha and Rama, two friends from Andhra Pradesh, were forced to drop out of school,after three years they were able to return to school through the CASA’s Bridge Course Centre and pursue their dreams of becoming a nurse and an English teacher respectively. Despite facing hardship and adversity, their friendship and courage serve as an inspiration to others.
Many young women in rural areas are denied access to quality education, leaving them unequipped without the basic skills they need to pursue a career. CASA is helping to provide vocational training such as embroidery, tailoring and fabric painting to youth who empower them with the skills they need to find employment and break out of the cycle of poverty. CASA is helping young women such as 18 years old Sarika, who has undergone exploitation as a cotton farm laborer at an early age to earn for the family. She believes CASA is a center of hope for daughters like her to learn the skills they need to gain true financial independence
Durgavati Devi, from a Dalit community in Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, has been living in poverty since childhood and wanted to change this. Due to gender bias, women are often confined to household duties and lack awareness of their rights. With determination, she took the opportunity to challenge the situation and with support from CASA, she became a leader of the CBO and organized gender rallies to create awareness of rights. She established a Self-Help Group to increase her family's income and is now advocating for issues in the community at the district level.
Yasmin Sheikh, a mother and domestic helper from the Paithan District of Aurangabad, India, was inspired by the work of CASA, a community-based organization that supports vulnerable families and provides information on government schemes. After joining CASA, Yasmin began to volunteer and learn about the issues of her community, including the effects of patriarchy and systemic issues of caste, class, and gender. She became a leader in her community, advocating for the rights of women and minorities and creating awareness about the importance of education, healthcare, and nutrition. Yasmin's story is an inspiration and shows how education, awareness, and collective action can bring about positive social change.
CASA provides computer training to youths and school drop-outs who lack access to computers and internet, helping them gain valuable skills for the digital world. Sathish (21 years) learns basic computer applications, he hopes to find a dignified job and take care of his ailing mother without resorting to physical labor. Along with his classmates, Sathish is being taught critical computer and Internet skills that are in demand in today's academic and professional environments.
