One of the most overlooked forms of violence in today’s society is violence against women. Violence against women in the north eastern state of Assam has become a cause for severe concern as like all over India, women in Assam too have been facing violence in the domestic and public spheres. Assam registered second-highest number … Continue reading Gender Justice & Development
Disasters like flood and river bank erosion are directly interconnected with food insecurity and vulnerability of livelihood. Floods hazard shatter agricultural, livestock and agriculture assets, inputs and production capacity. They interrupt market access, trade and food supply, reduce income, deplete savings and erode livelihoods. Disasters create poverty traps that increase the prevalence of food insecurity … Continue reading Vulnerable Livelihood
In 2011, the literacy rate of Assam was estimated to be 73.18% (78.81% male and 67.27% female).The literacy rate of Assam is slightly below the national average of 74.04%. Although Higher Education has gradually expanded in Assam since independence, issues involving access, equity and quality still continue to present challenges that need to be addressed … Continue reading Education & Children
The main objective of WASH promotion programmes is to reduce the transmission of water borne diseases and exposure to disease-bearing vectors through the promotion of good hygiene practices, the provision of safe drinking water, the reduction of environmental health risks, the conditions that allow people to live with good health, dignity, comfort and security. Simply … Continue reading Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
The eastern part of Brahmaputra river basin represents a severe floodplain area in the state of Assam. The southern valley is highly prone to water induced hazards such as flood, flash flood, river bank erosion and land degradation. The districts of Upper Assam region represents many severe flood-prone areas where river Brahmaputra and its tributary … Continue reading Humanitarian Response & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Balika Zindabad (Girls Forward) Abhiyan and Forthrightly Campaign on Violence Against Women (VAW) Every year the Balika Zindabad (Girls Forward) Abhiyan and Forthrightly Campaign on Violence Against Women (VAW) campaign is structured with the aim to defeat patriarchy and bring about social justice for women and girls, who are forced to bear the brunt of … Continue reading CAMPAIGN
Sl. No Programme / Project Title Targeted Geographic Reach (Districts) Area of Intervention Year of Intervention Financial Support / Donor Agency 1 Brahmaputra River Basin Resilience Building Programme Jorhat, Golaghat, Majuli Disaster Risk Reduction 2011-2017 Oxfam India 2 Community Development Programme at Sadiya Tinsukia Education, Children, Livelihood, Gender 2006-2016 Action Aid Association 3 Access & … Continue reading PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED – AT A GLANCE
Gurukul Jatiya Vidyalaya’ is a community based school promoted by NEADS with support from the community to provide access to quality education for underprivileged children of Nursery, Lower Primary and Upper Primary level at the remote Ambikapur area. The vicinity of the school is near to the border of Assam & Arunachal Pradesh. Gurukul Jatiya … Continue reading GURUKUL JATIYA VIDYALAYA
Alakesh Chetia Memorial Art & Cultural Centre Since inception in the year 1998, NEADS is associated in imparting various extracurricular activities such as Art, Craft and other cultural skills through its affiliate institute Alakesh Chetia Memorial Art & Cultural Centre to the children and youths of the area. The classes are being held on every … Continue reading ALAKESH CHETIA MEMORIAL ART & CULTURAL CENTRE
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