Trafficking The buying, selling, moving or confining of people for illegal and criminal purposes through the use of force, deception and such other means

Source areas for women and children trafficking in India: Nepal: 2.6% Bangladesh: 2.17% India Interstate: 89% High supply zones in India: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu High Destination Zones: Delhi, Mumbai, Goa and Bangalore *A vast majority are below age 18 and are lured by the promise of employment and money.

In October 2009, heavy rains caused severe flooding in southern India In October 2009, heavy rains caused severe flooding in southern India. Thousands of people fled to higher ground when their homes were submerged.

A mother and child sit with their belongings in flood ravaged areas of southern India.

Integral Human Development Promotes the good of every person and the whole person; it is cultural, economic, political, social and spiritual.

True Integral Human Development is a long-term, dynamic process based on human dignity and right relations. Advancing IHD means working with a variety of actors to transform the way that societies live, heal and structure their relationships. Progress toward IHD is achieved through active engagement with others in a just and peaceful society that respects the sacredness of life and the dignity of every person.

Relief supplies ready for distribution to flood victims

Pushpa, 19, was forced to marry at age 11, but escaped to a school

Children from India's tribal communities face discrimination because of lingering caste divisions