In a series of sessions held across Assam—Mongoldoi, Kamrup (R), and Golaghat—over 108 participants gathered to honour and learn from the remarkable journey and the resilient spirit of Dr. Birubala Rabha. Birubala Rabha was an activist from Goalpara, Assam, who tirelessly raised her voice against witch-hunting. She also led an organisation – Mission Birubala location…
In Meghalaya, where the youth population significantly exceeds the national average, young people face challenges such as limited access to quality education, high dropout rates, unemployment, substance abuse, and gender-based discrimination. In response, North East Network (NEN) initiated the first Youth Collective from Meghalaya in Laitkseh, West Khasi Hills. This group of 21 young individuals,…
In July 2024, North East Network (NEN) Meghalaya conducted a series of capacity-building programs focused on Gender, Rights, and Entitlements. These sessions were held with two key community groups: the Survivors Group from the Mawbah Community Support Centre on July 20th, with 20 participants, and the Women Collectives from the Madanrting Community Support Centre on…
On August 7, 2024, North East Network (NEN), in collaboration with Nenterprise – Chizami Weaves and Li Cheh Kro Weavers’ Producers’ Company Ltd., kicked off a 3-day celebration of National Handloom Day (NHD) at Hope Hall, NEN Resource Centre in Chizami Village, Phek district. The three-day long event, themed “Celebrating the Artistry of Weavers; Weaving…
The 4th Millets Festival under the theme “Small but mighty: Our Millets, Our Identity” was celebrated at the Public Ground Shamator Town on August 6, 2024. The event was organised by Self Employed Women Association (SEWA) Shamator in collaboration with North East Network (NEN) and Millet Network of India (MINI). Over 300 participants from 9…