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Global Launch of ACT Alliance in India
 
In India, the ACT Alliance Launch was done collectively by the ACT Alliance India forum, which has 26 organisations (5 implementing orgranisations & 20 Resource Agencies & 1 observer) members of the ACT Alliance, including CASA.  We decided to jointly work towards the launch and share the  expenses between us.  Thus various working groups were formed  such as Programme Group, Media Group, Logistics group, etc among the m...

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Global Launch of ACT Alliance in India : One of the largest Humanitarian Aid and Development International Organisation in the world.
 
Today, on the  24th March,  ACT Alliance  is being launched globally in more than 65 countries, including India.   The  ACT Alliance was officially launched in India by Sri Mohammad Shafi Qureshi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities, at a National event attended b...

 
It is a matter of great pride and privilege for CASA that Shri Jayant Kumar, Head of Programme (HOP) in CASA has been elected as the Chairperson of VANI (Voluntary Action Network of India) for its current term of three years beginning from 10.02.2010. 
 
Having joined CASA as a Field Officer in the year 1980, Shri Jayant Kumar has worked in different capacities and attained the prestigious position of Head of Programme (HOP) of CASA in 2001. As CASA’s HOP, Shri Jayant Kumar ...

“We are deeply saddened to receive the news that our respected Dr. G. Devadanam passed away on the afternoon of 10th August 2009.Dr. G. Devadanam from the Samavesam of Telugu Baptist Churches (STBC) was closely associated with the work of CASA and also served on its National Board from 2002 to 2007. CASA was privileged by Dr. Devadanam’s association, and benefited greatly from his knowledge and experience.


On Dr. G. Devadanam’s sudden demise, with profound grief and sorrow, the Director a...

 
CASA CONDUCTS TRAINING OF TRAINERS (TOT) ON SEARCH AND RESCUE.
 
 
CASA recently conducted Training of Trainers (ToT) on Search and Rescue for the youth (both boys and girls) in Himachal and Uttranchal. These Trainees will conduct further trainings in high altitude Himalayan regions and deep interior areas in the mountains including the glacial region. Negotiations have been initiated with ITBP and Police forces for joint training initiatives in the above region.
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UPDATES ON CYCLONE AILA
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Cultivation adversely affected:
(18th June 2009)
 
Ø      As per the West Bengal State Government, at least 7000 hectares of cultivatable land still submerged under saline water. No cultivation seems to be possible there at least during this year. However, in places where has dried up cultivation may be possible if salinity gets reduced following heavy and consistent rain in the ...