North East Network (NEN) Nagaland observed the global campaign with the theme ‘Together We Rise, Together We Unite for violence-free communities for Women and Girls’. The campaign, organised in 5 locations – Chizami, Chumukedima, Kohima, Pfutsero, and Shamator, focused on creating awareness about Child Rights and issues of Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) through the Personal…
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…
Home-based workers contribute greatly in informal economies. However, their work is rarely recognised. North East Network has been working towards visibilising the work carried out by home-based workers in different regions of North East India. This International Home-based Workers Day, NEN is made efforts to create awareness around the theme “My Work, My Identity”. Assam:…
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…
Zine is a medium for boundless creative expressions, for transporting stories waiting to be told. On 23rd and 24th September 2023, select members of Prayas Youth Collective of NEN from 3 districts gathered for the second phase of a Zine-Making Workshop with resource person – Mayur Rajbongshi. Exploring a wide range of topics: from alarming…
North East Network (NEN) in collaboration with SEWA Shakti Kendra (SSK), Pfutsero organised “International Day of Rural Women” at the Women Resource Centre (WRC), in Runguzu Nasa on October 13. The day-long event aimed to celebrate rural women, visibilise their contribution, struggles and aspirations; and create awareness about rights and entitlements. Extra Assistant Commissioner(EAC), Chozuba,…
This International Day of the Girl Child, themed “Our Time is Now: Equality Freedom Rights”, we aim to strengthen our commitment towards gender equality through campaigns across six districts of Assam: Darrang, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Kamrup, Sonitpur and Udalguri. NEN created space in district schools for all girls and boys to express their viewpoints on equality,…
Presenting diverse flavours and innovative recipes, the Millet Value Addition Training was organised in NEN Resource Centre, Chizami, from 3rd to 5th October 2023. This training focused on the preparation of simple millet recipes using commonly available kitchen tools. Some of the recipes included millet pancakes, pakodas, sweets, cakes, etc. This training also aimed to reintegrate millet…
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…
Themed as Building Transformational Leadership – Towards Equitable and Sustainable Change, the workshop for grassroots women leaders was an attempt to prepare grassroots women leaders to drive social and ecological change among their collectives. From understanding patriarchy and power to taking hands-on-training in compassionate farming practices, the workshop was a wholesome experience for all our women…