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Caritas is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to promoting social justice and addressing the needs of the poor and vulnerable. Through development programs, emergency relief, and advocacy, Caritas works to build a more just and compassionate world, empowering communities to overcome poverty and hardship.

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Caritas helps needy communities by providing emergency aid, promoting sustainable development, and advocating for social change.

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Mission

Empowering people through animation and being in Solidarity With their efforts for integral Human Development.

Vision

Realization of a Just Sri Lankan Society based on Gospel Values of Love, Forgiveness, Peace, Unity, Equality - Lived, Promoted and protected irrespective of caste, Creed and and Nationality"

"As the Catholic Church's international aid and development agency, Kilinochchi Caritas collaborates closely with the most marginalized communities in the Vanni region and surrounding areas, addressing the pressing challenges of poverty and promoting sustainable development."

Success Stories

In the heart of Kilinochchi, Caritas has ignited a remarkable transformation, turning struggles into success stories. Through relentless efforts in education, livelihood support, and community development, Caritas has touched lives with compassion and purpose. Families torn apart by conflict have found stability through housing and livelihood projects. Women have become agents of change, leading small businesses with pride and self-sufficiency. Young minds, once constrained by limited opportunities, now thrive through education and skill-building initiatives.

Our Leadership Team

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Rt.Rev.Dr.Justin Bernard Gnanapragasam

Chairman

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Rt.Rev.Dr.Maxwell Grenville Silva

Vice Chairman

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Rev.Fr.Luke Nelson Perera

National Director

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Rev.Fr.S.Sebajeevan

Director

Our Partners

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Who are we ?

Caritas Vanni-Human Development Centre [HUDEC] is the social arm of the Catholic Church of the Jaffna Diocese, and Revd. Dr. Justin B. Gnanapragasam, the Bishop of Jaffna, is the chairman of this organization. HUDEC Caritas was established in 1973 by the late Bishop of Jaffna, Rt. Rev. Dr. B. Deogupillai, and assisted by the late Rev. Fr. J.B. Dhevaraja to manage an emergency situation at a time when the displaced came from the South due to the ethnic violence in the 1970s.

Immediate assistance in meeting basic needs and long-term'settlement' programs were initiated in 3 districts (Jaffna, kilinochchi, mullaitivu) to support the victims of ethnic riots in the 1970s. HUDEC, which networks at parish levels, and other stakeholders have been working with the irrespective of religion, caste, race, and other distinctions for the alleviation of poverty, ignorance, and social oppression.

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Your donation to Caritas Vanni brings hope and support to those in need, providing essentials, education, and care. Together, we can transform lives and build brighter futures.

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The Trinity teaches us that one can never be without the other. We are not islands; we are in the world to live in God’s image: open, in need of others, and in need of helping others.

- Pope Francis

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