Monthly Archives: December 2020

A hopeful indigenous Christmas message from NESFAS chairman

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Nesfas

COVID-19 came and kept us inside even more, and here in Italy, we were the ones in the whole of Europe that saw the worst of COVID. In northern Italy, the last time they saw such an incident was 400 years ago. And suddenly, particularly the rich countries in Europe, were confronted with an issue- do we now pay attention to our health or do we pay attention to our livelihoods.
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Mukhap community wins indigenous cooking competition

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Damica M Mawlong

The Society For Urban and Rural Empowerment (SURE) in collaboration with NESFAS organised an indigenous cooking competition (Grand Finale) on December 17 at their head office in Jowai where four communities battled it out for the title. All government SOPs and safety measures were adhered throughout the day and events.
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Research team represents NESFAS at 2-week global Climate Change webinar

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Damica M Mawlong

The NESFAS team attended a climate change webinar from November 18 to December 1, 2020 hosted by the Centre for Science and Environment, Delhi. Senior Associate (Research) Bhogtoram Mawroh and Research Assistant Stefan Lyngdoh whp attended the two-week bworkshop — An Introduction to Climate Change: Science, Politics and Impacts Continue reading →

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Bamboo School: Uplifting the livelihoods of local traditional artisans in Darichikgre

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Manbha Khonglah

The surge in cultivating bamboo for architectural and handicraft purposes is evident in various parts of northeast India; particularly in the quaint village of Darichikgre Continue reading →

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9 communities showcase indigenous seeds at seed fair in Umsawwar

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Damica M Mawlong

The North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) along with the Umsawwar Youth Club organized a Community Seed Fair at Madan Football Nonglum, Umsawwar, Mawkynrew C&RD Block, East Khasi Hills on Friday (December 18, 2020). Continue reading →

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NESFAS-REC celebrates journey with 130 communities in Khweng Ri-Bhoi

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Damica M Mawlong

Under the current Rural Electrification Corporation Foundation (REC) funded project “No One Shall Be Left Behind Initiative”, the North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity (NESFAS) has the goal of promoting indigenous food systems that will significantly contribute to improved nutrition, food security, and sustainable livelihoods. Continue reading →

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