First cohort of the FFRH NoDe Programme — 12 Civil Society Organisations from Northeast India working across livelihoods, health, education, women empowerment, and community development.
Better Life Foundation (BLF) was established in 2009 in Nagaland by a group of young, educated leaders from marginalized communities. BLF has worked across livelihood generation, women and youth empowerment, healthcare, and education, running initiatives such as health camps, educational support, and sustainable livelihood projects. Over time, the organisation expanded its focus to biodiversity conservation and preservation of Indigenous cultural heritage.
Diya Foundation, established in 2011 in Meghalaya, is a social organization dedicated to promoting economic upliftment, livelihood enhancement, education, community mental health and community empowerment among marginalised sections residing in challenging regions. Diya Foundation predominantly works in Kamrup Rural, Goalpara districts in Assam and Ri Bhoi district in Meghalaya.
The ANT was established in 2000 and continues to work for development of villages in Northeast India. Headquartered in Chirang District of Bodoland in Western Assam, the team reaches out to 900 village hamlets through work on education, child protection, women's empowerment, peace building and mental health.
Founded in 2013, Projonmo works to shift the perspective paradigm around children and adults with special needs, bringing together parents, specialised trainers, and teachers to drive development and awareness. With centres in Guwahati and Tamulpur, Projonmo also creates livelihood options for mothers of children with special needs.
Ajagar Social Circle (ASC) is a grassroots initiative launched by eight like-minded young practitioners committed to driving socio-economic change and expanding livelihood opportunities for low-income communities across the Assam–Meghalaya belt. ASC currently operates in Goalpara, Bongaigaon, and Dhubri in Assam and Chirang district.
PRDA traces its origins to 1983 when the construction of the Ithai Barrage caused widespread flooding in Bishnupur, Manipur. Formally registered as a non-profit in 1995, PRDA transformed from a local youth initiative into a committed organisation working towards community empowerment and sustainable development.
MOSONiE Socio-Economic Foundation is a non-profit led by a group of women dedicated to working for marginalized communities. Founded in 2015 and located at Umtyrnga Village, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya, the name MOSONiE is derived from a Mao tribal word meaning "Creation of Commonwealth."
KABIL was registered in December 2012, born out of a shared conviction among seasoned development experts. With its regional office in Guwahati, KABIL focused on addressing rural challenges across the Northeast, deploying concrete field-level know-how to unlock communities' inherent capabilities in livestock, agriculture, and natural resource management.
SATRA (Social Action For Appropriate Transformation And Advancement in Rural Areas) was founded in 2002 in Assam, guided by the mission "People for Development, Development for People." SATRA works to uplift economically poor ST communities, religious minorities, and Nepali communities living in flood-prone areas of Assam.
The Society for North East Handmade Paper Development (SNEHPAD) is a voluntary organization established in 2005 in Jorhat, Assam, founded to promote village and cottage industries — particularly handmade paper, natural fibre, and traditional livelihood activities — to create employment and income opportunities for youth and women across Northeast India.
PESCH is a grassroots-focused NGO established in 1997 and ISO certified, committed to empowering marginalized communities in Northeast India through a holistic, participatory approach to development. Its work spans sustainable livelihoods, natural resource management, women's economic inclusion, value education, and community-led institutional strengthening.
Manipur North Economic Development Association (MANEDA) is a registered non-profit founded in 1991, based in Senapati District, Manipur. MANEDA works with vulnerable and marginalized communities through rights-based, participatory approaches spanning education, health, livelihood, gender equity, disability rights, and youth empowerment across over 669 villages.