GEMS – Holistic Development Program for Children
Since 2009, the GEMS initiatives have been empowering vulnerable children across Kerala by combining year-round local mentorship with state-wide summer outreach. In Karikkamuri, Ernakulam South, the core program provides underprivileged children with academic tuition, computer literacy, life-skills training, and counselling, alongside active parental engagement.
Every April and May, the GEMS of CEVA summer camps expand this mission across 56 locations in Kerala, partnering with 30 organizations to impact around 2,000 children through yoga, child safety awareness, eco-friendly practices, and empathy-building community activities. Together, these programs nurture physical, emotional, and social well-being, helping youth build resilience and break the cycle of poverty.
Pranamam Group
Since 2014, the Pranamam Group – Care and Support Program for Senior Citizens has been providing dedicated emotional, moral, and social assistance to elderly individuals living in underprivileged communities across Kochi. Focusing on 50 vulnerable, lonely, or neglected senior citizens aged 65 and above each year, the project fosters a compassionate ecosystem that promotes healthy aging and dignity. Through regular health check-ups, yoga sessions, psychological counselling, and vibrant social celebrations, Pranamam reduces isolation, restores a sense of belonging, and ensures that the city’s elderly receive the holistic care, respect, and support they deserve.
Santhwanam Initiative
Since 2010, the Santhwanam Initiative has provided comprehensive care, dignity, and hope to HIV/AIDS infected and affected children and their families across Kerala. Addressing both health and socio-economic challenges, the program delivers medical treatment assistance, nutritional supplements, psychological counselling, and continuous educational support for children. To ensure long-term stability and combat stigma, Santhwanam empowers families through livelihood assistance and income-generation opportunities while conducting community awareness and social integration programs. Through this compassionate network, the initiative helps vulnerable families build resilience, overcome isolation, and lead healthier, self-reliant lives.
Daily Bread Program
Since 2022, the Daily Bread Program has been serving as a vital food security initiative for underprivileged patients and their bystanders at Thripunithura Taluk Hospital in Ernakulam, Kerala. Recognizing the financial and physical strain of medical treatment, the project provides bi-weekly nutritious meals to approximately 70 beneficiaries per distribution to ensure no one suffers from hunger while caring for their health. Built on the values of compassion, dignity, and social responsibility, this community-driven effort eases the daily burden on vulnerable families, offering them essential sustenance and hope during challenging times.
Cancer Treatment Support Project
Since 2014, the Cancer Treatment Support Project a joint initiative by the Neues Kerala Foundation and the CMI Congregation has provided essential financial relief to individuals battling cancer across 15 CMI Provinces in India. By offering direct financial assistance of ₹10,000 per beneficiary to around 30 patients each year, the project helps cover the rising costs of medications, therapies, and critical medical expenses. Designed to ease the overwhelming economic burden on vulnerable families, this nationwide effort improves access to vital healthcare, ensuring patients can pursue treatment with hope and dignity.
KAINAKARI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Launched in November 2024 with support from the Italian Bishop Conference, the Kainakary Community Development Project (KCDP) is a comprehensive three-year initiative empowering around 2,500 families across all 15 wards of Kainakary Panchayat in Alappuzha. The project drives localized progress by fostering sustainable livelihoods for marginalized women, implementing crucial environmental conservation and waste management initiatives, and enhancing educational and social support for children. Grounded in strong community networking and systematic household data collection, KCDP builds a resilient foundation for long-term ecological, economic, and social development in the region.
Health Facilities and Health Awareness Programs
Implementing by CEVA’s North Regional Office with support from Manos Unidas, Spain, the Health Facilities and Health Awareness Program (June 2025 – May 2027) is a two-year health initiative targeting 220 families in the Kirby Place Slum, New Delhi. The project addresses critical community health needs through targeted awareness and training on malnutrition and anaemia, alongside regular, accessible health camps. By strengthening linkages with government schemes, the initiative ensures marginalized families gain sustained access to essential healthcare benefits, empowering the community toward improved overall well-being.
Kirbi Place Slum Community Development Project
Supported by the 8xmille della Italian Catholic Church, the KirbI Place Slum Community Development Project (August 2024 – July 2026) is a two-year initiative dedicated to transforming the lives of 300 children and 100 women across the Kirby Place and Sagarpur slums in New Delhi. The project focuses on bridging educational gaps through community learning centers, aiming to reduce dropout rates and achieve 100% formal school enrolment. Alongside foundational education, it equips adolescent youth with essential life skills, sports, and cultural opportunities while driving economic empowerment initiatives for women to build self-reliant, resilient families.
East Sagarpur Harijan Basti Education Project, New Delhi, India
Supported by the Nora Solomon Foundation, the East Sagarpur Harijan Basti Education Project (April 2026 – March 2028) is a two-year, ₹21 Lakh initiative focused on uplifting 125 underprivileged children in East Sagarpur, New Delhi. Through dedicated community learning centers, the project delivers quality foundational education aimed at preventing dropouts and achieving 100% formal school enrolment. Beyond academics, it empowers adolescent youth with essential life skills training and fosters holistic development through organized sports, games, and cultural activities, guiding children toward a brighter, self-reliant future.