In preparing the communty to face the disasters with better preparedness, in order to reduce the vulnerability CASA has been imparting the CBDP - (Community Based Disaster Preparedness). Formation of DMTF (Disaster Mitigation Task Force) is an integral part of the CBDP. In this process, the DMTF members are trained in various fields to face the disaster and help the victims.  The cultural team through various street theatre processes can create effective awareness among the communities particularly in the rural areas.  In this line”Cultural skill training to DMTF members programme" was organised by CASA South Zone on 27 to 29th March'09 at Tranquebar, Nagapattinam.

The CASA Round Table, which is a listed Round Table of the World Council of Churches, was successfully conducted at Shiva Oasis Resort in Behror, Rajasthan during 24 – 26 March, 2009.

The Round Table was attended by 11 ecumenical agencies from all across the globe, 2 members of the CASA executive committee and 15 staff members of CASA, from its 4 zones and headquarters.

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CASA South Zone in its endeavour of training the community for effective Disaster Risk Reduction skills, organised a programme on 'The role of women on Disaster Risk Reduction on Collective basis" at Tranquebar on 24.03.09.  Hundreds of women from various villages participated in this programme. It was discussed that in any event of a disaster, more often than not, it is the women who are at the receiving end. Due to their domestic responsibilties, due to their physical vulnerability and their dress code, women cannot swiftly run away or escape from the disasters.  Being allert and trained to cope up disasters, women can not only reduce their own vulnerability, but also can be of great help to other victims.

CASA organized a National Workshop on Climate Change for its senior & middle management staff on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd of March 2009 at Kolkata, in an effort to develop an organizational understanding on issues related to Climate Change and to develop a more focused approach in addressing these issues.

13-16 January 2009, Kolkata

In the process of empowering the Churches to respond to various social issues more effectively, CASA has been organising seveal Church leaders' consultations / workshops at various levels.  In the past several such consultations were held for the top church leaders on issues, such as Tsunami Response,  Right to Information Act, Millennium Development Goals, etc.