United Voices for Unorganised and Migrant Workers
United Voices for Unorganised and Migrant Workers On 14th September 2025, Gandhi Bhawan in Bengaluru became the gathering point for a powerful meeting organised by Jan Sakti Trade Union. Trade unions working for the rights of unorganised labourers came together, joined by representatives from the Department of Labour Migration (ISI B), special invitees Fr. Samir […]
MAIN National Consultation Meeting Held at ISI Bengaluru
The MAIN National Consultation Meeting was successfully held from 9th to 10th September 2025 at ISI Bengaluru. The meeting was organized by Fr. Martin Puthussery SJ, Director of MAIN, and brought together all Hub Directors, Zonal Directors, and key collaborators from across the country. The gathering was further graced by the presence of Fr. Stanislaus […]
HWPL-ISI Interfaith Dialogue Meeting
HWPL-ISI Interfaith Dialogue Meeting The Interfaith Dialogue meeting of World Alliance of Religions for Peace (WARP) on “Religious Interfaith Harmony for Peace: Uniting Faiths, Healing Nations” jointly organised by the South Korea based Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) and Indian Social Institute, Bangalore was held on 11th August 2025 in the premises […]
Ensuring Dignity in Times of Loss
On 5th August 2025, the Labour Migration Department of the Indian Social Institute, Bengaluru, received a distress call from Assam concerning the tragic case of Mr. Thomas Samboya. A migrant worker from Assam, Mr. Samboya had set out with his friend to Gujarat in search of work. Unfortunately, upon reaching Ahmedabad, he fell seriously ill […]
Migrant Youth Football Tournament: A Celebration of Unity and Spirit
Migrant Youth Football Tournament: A Celebration of Unity and Spirit On 17th August 2025, the Labour Migration Department of ISI Bengaluru, in collaboration with Ashirvad Social Centre, MAIN Karnataka Hub, and Whitefield Youth Football Club, organized the Migrant Youth Football Tournament at St. Joseph’s University Grounds, Bengaluru. The one-day knockout tournament brought together 16 migrant […]
Awareness Program for Migrants in Mysore
Awareness Program for Migrants in Mysore On 3rd August 2025, an awareness program for migrants was organized in Mysore, bringing together 64 migrant participants. The session aimed to inform migrants about their rights, available government schemes, and the importance of unity in addressing their challenges. Fr. Samir Minj, Unit Head of the Labour Migration Department, […]
“Education will light up our villages and lead the way for others”
Program Title: “Education will light up our villages and lead the way for others” Module IV – Understanding and Reducing Vulnerabilities Location: Multipurpose Training Center, Singarapettai-Uthangarai, Tamil Nadu Dates: 10th, 11th and 12th May 2025 Partner Organizations: WELFARE Trust, Sanjeevi Trust, ROAD Society, SPRING Trust, Gold Trust Resource Person: P. Dhanalakshmi, Youth Participants: 35 […]
Real Change Starts When We Start to Think Critically
PROGRAM : Real Change Starts When We Start to Think Critically MODULE IV : Understanding and Reducing Vulnerabilities PLACE : Chirala, Andhra Pradesh. DATES : 5,6 & 7 June 2025 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS : Jesus Mary Joseph Social Service Society (JMJSSS), Vetapalem, Community Action For Rural Development Society (CARDS), Chirala, and Kamadhenu Charitable Trust (KCT), Ongole, […]