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Sponsor the education of children from extremely marginalized, tribal, low-income families with Rs 1000 a month.

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Every fifth child in India is a migrant. Each year, in search of a livelihood a large number of people are forced to migrate

Send Children to School

Over 6 million children in India lack access to basic education. Some children cannot go to school and have no future.

Skill based training for livelihood

You can make a difference by donating to Skills Development Programs. This will support children who have a passion for learning and earning,

Supplementary Education

Children in our Supplementary Education Program receive a holistic education. Children not only attend the local school system,
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Sponsor a Child

Sponsor the education of children from extremely marginalized, tribal, low-income families with Rs 1000 a month.

Providing Books/ Stationery to school dropouts

Every fifth child in India is a migrant. Each year, in search of a livelihood a large number of people are forced to migrate.

Send Children to School

Over 6 million children in India lack access to basic education. Some children cannot go to school and have no future.
Students of Loyola Vocational Institute a partner of JRDS - Development Programs studying Beauty Culture skill based course for a livelihood

Skill based training for livelihood

You can make a difference by donating to Skills Development Programs. This will support children who have a passion for learning and earning.
Children of a rural slum area attending the Supplementary Education Program as part of Loyola Vocational Institute a partner of JRDS - Development Programs

Supplementary Education

Children in our Supplementary Education Program receive a holistic education. Children not only attend the local school system.

About Us

The Jesuit Research and Development Society (JRDS) is a social initiative with pan India presence helping poor people live with dignity through education and vocational training. It helps people live to their fullest potential at every stage of their lives. JRDS has been working since 2006 serving people living in economically and socially devastating conditions to build resilience for themselves, their families and their community. We work in two segments under the JRDS umbrella: one area focuses on human rights and law, capacity building, and research-related activity, while the other section focuses on social development activities. This Unit is known as Caring through Sharing.

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 Caring through Sharing

About Us

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  Caring through Sharing is the development wing of the Jesuit Research and Development Society (JRDS), a prominent social initiative having a widespread presence across India in 15 states.

Our mission is to empower underprivileged individuals, enabling them to lead dignified lives through education and vocational training. Dedicated to nurturing human potential at every life stage, Caring through Sharing has been making a meaningful impact since its inception in 2006.

Operating amid economically and socially challenging conditions, we are committed to building resilience within communities. We operate in two distinct segments within the JRDS framework. One segment is dedicated to human rights and law, capacity building, and research-related activities, while our flagship unit, focused on social development activities and emphasizing collaborative efforts for societal advancement, is known as Caring through Sharing.

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We work in various sectors across South Asia

Our Reach

We work in many sectors across South Asia including education, skill development, climate change and ecology, social protection, migrants, youth, peace & reconciliation.

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OUR PROGRAMMES

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Education

Your donation helps bring education to underprivileged children, breaking the cycle of poverty and opening doors to a brighter future.

 Our Reach
● 20 States        ● 100,000+ Children
● 1200 Centres  ● 155 Network Partners

Students studying in skill training centre for electrical and electronics training which is part of the programme of Loyola Vocational Institute a partner of Caring Through Sharing

Skills Training

Empower young minds with life skills and vocational training, enabling them to build a sustainable livelihood and contribute to their communities.

 Our Reach
● 18 States      ● 17 Technical Institute
● 42 Courses   ● 50 Network Partners

Migrants working hard during their jobs.

Migrants Welfare

Support our Migrant Assistance and Information Network (MAIN) to aid distressed migrant workers across India, ensuring no one is left alone in times of need.

 Our Reach
● 14 States    ● 5000+ Beneficiaries
● 20 Centres ● 60 Network Partners

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Ecology & Environment

Contribute to our efforts in biodiversity conservation, sustainable resource management, and combating climate change for a greener, healthier planet.

 Our Reach
● 23 States        ● 30,000+ Programmes
● Over 60,000 small and marginal farmers

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Accompanying Youth

Support our youth-centric programs, fostering resilience, self-reliance, and providing essential life skills for holistic development.

 Our Reach
● 20 States        ● 700,000+ Children
● 7 Youth Centres

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Social Protection

Help to navigate the complex welfare system, ensuring the poor and marginalized have access to basic rights like food, education, health, and social protection.

 Our Reach
● 15 States         ● 325000 Benificiaries
● 803 Projects   ● 155 Network Partners

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Peace & Reconciliation

Contribute to initiatives promoting harmony, reconciliation, and the preservation of constitutional and secular values.

 Our Reach
● 50,000 Benificiaries+ ● 6+ Countries
● Partners (42 Units + 66 Network )

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Mining & Minerals

Aid our efforts to make mining projects just and environmentally friendly, mitigating social and environmental costs.

 Our Reach
● 2 States      ● 60,000+ Benificiaries
● 3 Centres    ● 40 Network Partners

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Refugee Services

Help in providing essential services and support to over 53,000 refugees from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and more.

 Our Reach
● 53000+ Benificiaries ● 4+ Countries
● 13 areas of work

  Education

Providing formal and non-formal support for poor children, including sponsorships, books, meals, innovation, and teacher training - Benefiting thousands of children in 20+ states through 1,200+ centres and 155 partners.

    Skills Training

Empowering youth with employable skills – Several hundreds impacted in 18 states through 17 institutes, 42 courses, and 50 network partners, leading to improved livelihoods.

Ecology & Environment

Promoting eco-conservation through tree plantation, waste management, and eco-consciousness - Impacting over 300,000 children in 23 states via 30,000+ eco programs and also thousands of farmers.

 Peace & Reconciliation

Promoting peace, dialogue and reconciliation through 42 units and 66 partners, benefiting 50,000+ children and community members.



   Migrants Welfare

Providing aid to migrants across India via a national helpline, offering legal, healthcare, and social support for their safety and well-being - Serving 5,000+ beneficiaries in 14 states through 20+ centres and 60 partners.

   Refugee Services

Committed to work for the benefit 53,000+ refugees from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, etc., in 13 locations.


   Mining & Minerals

Promoting responsible mining practices, environmental sustainability, workers’ rights, and equitable benefits for the mining communities - Impacting 60,000+ beneficiaries through three centres and 40 network partners.

   Social Protection

Reducing poverty and supporting vulnerable groups, including women, girls, and widows, through healthcare and financial aid - Helping over 325,000 individuals in 15 states, with 155 network partners and 803 community projects.

 Accompanying Youth

Guiding and mentoring youth for personal growth, leadership, and community engagement — Impacting 70,000+ youth in 20 states through 7 dedicated centres.


Impact Stories

Children of rural areas in India studying as part of Project ANKUR

  Discover the Ankur Project, a beacon of hope in Hazaribag, India, transforming lives through education. Non-formal school, led by the Hazaribag Jesuits, focuses on Dalit children in rural villages, breaking down barriers to learning.

Beyond academics social and economic factors, reintegrating dropouts are addressed. This community-driven approach involves local tutors as role models, creating a meaningful learning experience.

Join us in harnessing the transformative power of education in rural Hazaribag, proving that positive change is possible, even in the most remote corners of India.

Success Stories

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Empower Lives, Ignite Hope:
Donate to Caring through Sharing

Welcome to Caring Through Sharing, where every donation becomes a catalyst for transformative change. Join us in our mission to empower lives, nurture dreams, and create lasting impact in communities across India. Your support can make a real difference, providing education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and more to those in need. Together, let's build a brighter, more compassionate future.Every Donation Counts: Every penny contributes to the collective effort of creating positive change.

Join Us in the Journey of Caring Through Sharing: Your generosity fuels our commitment to creating a more equitable and compassionate world. Join us in the journey of Caring Through Sharing, and together, let's script a story of hope, resilience, and transformation.

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