[5] Initially centred on informal charitable practices guided by Christian principles, Caritas began professionalising its activities in the 1970s.

Key initiatives include technical schools and training sessions aimed at enhancing methodologies for sustainable development.

This approach fosters small-scale community projects (PACs) that receive financial, technical, and strategic support to drive local development and improve livelihoods.

In the 1990s, evaluations of these projects highlighted their broader societal impact, prompting partnerships with public policies to strengthen cooperative enterprises and expand economic opportunities.

[6] Caritas work encompasses three primary mechanisms: structured programmes, public mobilisation, and the National Solidarity Fund.