National Handloom Day was observed on 7 August 2022 in Gramin Mahila Kendras by NEN at Udalguri, Darrang, Kamrup and Sonitpur districts with weavers and women from villages. In Darrang, 35 weavers participated in the event. Jeevika Sakhi, Maikan Saikia and Village head, Joychandra Nath were invited as guests. In Udalguri, 28 weavers and 2…
North East Network has been building community resilience to address the pandemic and its effects on women and girls in Assam. NEN diversified livelihoods including weaving, farming and crafts for women which are critical to sustain our eco systems. Coupled with the effect of the pandemic, weavers also faced the wrath of severe floods in…
Saneki Weaves participated in various local and national level exhibitions throughout the year to promote hand woven products by our weavers from 4 districts (Darrang, Udalguri, Mirza, Sonitpur). The team also ensures participation of weavers so that they learn about marketing strategies.
The growing disconnect of youth from their indigenous food and farming systems, is a serious concern to deliberate upon, to ensure a sustainable future. The increased alienation of young people from farming is visible through the high rates of rural to urban migration even in Nagaland. The reverse migration substantially consisting of youths during the…
A team of 5 from Nagaland consisting of 3 NEN staff & 2 Weavers from Chizami traveled to Uttarakhand as part of the exposure learning to strengthen livelihood opportunities for communities. The team visited Mahila Umang Producers Company Ltd, a collective of self-help groups and producers – engaged in promoting sustainable livelihoods through establishment of…
NEN Meghalaya organised a Training for 2 SHG groups from Nongshillong Village of Eastern West Khasi hills District and Laitkseh Village of West Khasi Hills District on Business Management and Food processing of three items (Squash, RTS Juice and Pickle Making). The food processing training will enable them to utilise the excess products from their…
To enhance livelihood earning opportunities, a solar drier machine procured from Meghalaya was provided to Phekerkriema village with special focus on women’s needs. The user and environment-friendly technology will enable the community to preserve their fruits, vegetables and other perishable crops which deteriorate during the peak seasons due to the distance from markets and high…
A Capacity Building workshop was organised at Chizami with 10 Weavers from 29 – 31 March 2022. The 3-day workshop covered both practical and theory sessions on stock and inventory management. Weavers from Chozuba, Yoruba , Runguzu Nasa, and Chozuba Town attended the workshop. The weavers represented the weavers collective from their respective communities, for…
Saneki Weaves, a livelihood initiative by North East Network in Assam has been undertaking various initiatives to enable rural women weavers gain economic and social empowerment through the use of traditional looms. The women weavers from 6 districts receive regular training to augment their skills in weaving and related matters like colour coordination, quality control…
Women in Assam implement most of the work in agricultural farms, from sowing to harvesting, yet their access to resources is less than their male counterparts. Closing this gender gap is essential in order to accelerate the movement for equality and socio-economic empowerment of rural women. NEN has been consistently organising trainings for rural women…