Reassessing Millet Resurgence and Building Resilient Communities Community-centric millet cultivations have enhanced food security and sustainable livelihoods, and strengthened climate resilience in many communities of Nagaland. To reassess the impact of the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 and explore strategies to build resilient millet-farming communities, a two-day convening was held on 4th and 5th…
North East Network organised a Regional Dialogue and Exchange on Changing Patterns of Climate Change and Gendered Vulnerabilities: Feminist Voices from North-east India. It was held between 10-11 September 2024, in Guwahati. The Dialogue saw an attendance of over 100 participants from all 7 states of NE India including Sikkim. Practitioners, grassroots women’s groups, activists,…
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…
This World Environment Day, North East Network (NEN) joined the global community with the slogan “Our land, Our future: We are #GenerationRestoration.” This campaign brought together communities across Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland, inspiring action for land and ecosystem regeneration. Together, we celebrated and committed to protecting our planet through community-driven initiatives and actions. Around 190…
‘Biodiversity- Building a shared future for all’ “Sowing a seed in the soil is an act of faith” stated Amba Jamir, Independent Policy and Development Strategist in his keynote speech at the 15th Biodiversity Festival, organised by North East Network at Chizami Village, Phek district, Nagaland. The 15th Edition of the NEN Biodiversity Festival was…
During the three-day workshop held from October 27th to October 29th, 2023, NEN’s youth collective embarked on a transformative journey towards compassionate natural farming with Spread NE . The workshop emphasized the importance of identifying, conserving and cultivating local resources. Throughout the workshop, participants immersed themselves in learning trials and hands-on training sessions. These activities…
Observing the increasing disconnect of young people to their lands, culture, food and traditions, NEN has been organising the NEN Farm School with young people since 2016 under the theme “Bridging the Farm-to-Plate Gap”. In this year, our objective was to expand our reach to students in semi-urban and rural areas. To achieve this, the…
In the scenic village of Joypur, dialogues and discussions unfolded about a future marked by co-existence with nature, about a future where collective experiences are valued. This was the third event under the banner of Journey of Learning (JOL) in Assam. A simple, yet visionary initiative, JOL is an attempt to bring together people of…
Millet is a crop that ensures food security and can support the livelihood of many communities. In Nagaland, millet is also deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of indigenous communities. However, with rapid changes and development, the reliance of communities on millet has reduced over the years. Making way for the millet-based biodiverse farming…
The World Environment Day, 2023 was celebrated on June 5 in Dom Marwein area West Khasi Hills District. This area is an upcoming tourist attraction and was identified by NEN’s Women Join Action Committee of the area. The JAC was newly formed and facilitated by NEN, the group came into being after many illegal incidents that…