Helping Children
About us
50 Years of Service with Joy (1972 – 2026)
Helping Each Other, We Can Make the World Better
Seva Kendra Siliguri is the Social Service Centre of the Catholic Diocese of Bagdogra. Established in 1972, we serve as the “human face” of the local church. We are dedicated to integral human development, moving from early emergency relief to professional social advocacy and community empowerment for the marginalized.
Our Vision
A just, loving, harmonious, and honest society where Gospel values are lived.
Our Mission
To enhance human dignity and unity for tea garden workers, tribals, and the marginalized.
50+ Years
dedicated service
243 SHGs
Self-Help Groups
2,431 Womens
Women Members
780 Students
Children Supported
Why Choose Us
Our Services
Child Protection
Operating the Surokhit Shaishav project to abolish child labor in West Bengal.
Sustainable Livelihood
The Uttoran project promoting climate-resilient organic farming in 15 villages.
Basic Education
Running “Rock Breaker Schools” for children of river-bed stone-breaking families.
Health Awareness
Improving rural health through cluster centers and specialized eye camps.
Clean Energy
The “Darkness to Light” project providing solar energy to off-grid rural areas.
Career Training
Sponsoring young tea garden girls for 3-year GNM Nursing courses for social mobility.
Meet our team
Rt.Rev.Eric Benjamin DD
Founder
Rev.Fr.John Henrichs SJ
Founder
Rt.Rev.Eric Benjamin
Presidents
Maximelia
Founder
Rev. Fr. Jacob Pallivathukkal
Directors
Rev. Fr. William Pinto
Directors
Rev. Fr. Stephen Pampakkal
Directors
Rev. Fr. Basil Pereira
Directors
Rev. Fr. Anthony Namchu
Directors
Rt. Rev. Clement Tirkey
Directors
Rev. Fr. James Gonsalves
Directors
Rev. Fr. Felix A. Pinto
Directors
Fr. Naresh Beck
Directors
