Six women congregations have come together to empower "youth at risk" in Bengaluru. "This is the perfect example of synodality in action as envisaged by Pope Francis," says Apostolic Carmel Sr. Maria Nirmalini.

Sisters of secular institutes in India spearhead ministries that offer a better future to children who have been living in the streets or found at bus stations, offering shelter, education and later placing them in job training.

Catholic leaders and sisters have rescued thousands of children and young girls in Sierra Leone from sexual abuse, offering guidance and counseling, justice and education.