We are dedicated to empowering marginalized communities across Karnataka through sustainable livelihood programs, health initiatives, quality education, and community development.
Background: The second wave of Covid-19 wreaked havoc on our healthcare system, leading to unprecedented challenges. With hospitals overwhelmed and severe shortages of oxygen, the crisis affected people of all ages and backgrounds. Amid this chaos, misinformation about Covid-19 and vaccines spread rapidly, fueled by viral videos and false claims.
In response, Caritas India, in collaboration with CRS, launched the Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) program to combat these myths and ensure that communities receive accurate, actionable information to manage and mitigate the effects of the pandemic.
Goal: Reduce the spread of Covid-19 and decrease the number of Covid-related deaths.
Mitigate Health Impacts: Address and reduce the health impacts of Covid-19 on affected individuals.
Promote Covid Appropriate Behavior (CAB): Encourage and ensure adherence to CAB to prevent the spread of the virus.
The RCCE program focuses on providing accurate and timely information to communities, countering misinformation, and encouraging Covid Appropriate Behavior. Key areas of focus include:
The RCCE program is guided by four key strategic pillars:
Target: Engage 1,000 volunteers to reach 500 families each within six months, aiming to impact a total of 500,000 families by the end of the program.
Time Frame & Duration: 6 months. Virtual weekly meetings at the Karnataka Forum level, and monthly national progress reviews. Conclusion Date: December 15, 2021.
Together, through dedicated effort and community solidarity, we aim to overcome the pandemic’s challenges and safeguard the health and well-being of our communities.
KROSS, with support from Caritas India, is focused on integrating marginalized communities through the following core values of Catholic Social Teachings (CSTs):
Approach: Promotion of Local Leaders | Promotion of Laudato Si (Care for Creation) | Promotion of Volunteers | Resource Mobilization
Project Goal: By September 2021, 17 trained facilitators will have empowered 600 leaders from People-Led Organizations to understand and promote the Key Strategic Pillars and Approaches.