Author Archives: Damica M Mawlong

Meghalaya Communities Stand In Unison To Defend River Umngot

More than a month ago, community members from Umsawwar, including Mawdulop, Ksangrngi, Jatah Lakadong, Mawlong, and adjoining villages — under the banner “Ka Kynhun Ki Nongrep Harud Wah Umngot” — prevented officers of MeECL, Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board, and … Continue reading

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REC Foundation impressed with the works of NESFAS at 130 Communities

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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NESFAS acknowledges Women Farmers on International Women’s Day 2021

Women farmers have always been the backbone of the agricultural community and business. Continue reading

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Communities showcase 50+ types of Indigenous seeds at an inter village seed fair

Seeds and other planting materials are the basis of crop production. For years, indigenous farmers have saved, managed, and propagated local seed varieties in the different production systems. Continue reading

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NESFAS “Leaves No One Behind” as its project wins recognition on a Global Platform

Receives “Best performing project” Award 2021 from United Nation’s IFAD NESFAS was honored with the 2021-IFAD Indigenous Peoples Award on Monday, the 15th of February 2021. The other finalists were Safari Doctors from Kenya, Africa and Cabildo Indigena de Guambia, … Continue reading

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NESFAS “Leaves No One Behind” as its project wins recognition on a Global Platform

Receives “Best performing project” Award 2021 from United Nation’s IFAD NESFAS was honored with the 2021-IFAD Indigenous Peoples Award on Monday, the 15th of February 2021. The other finalists were Safari Doctors from Kenya, Africa and Cabildo Indigena de Guambia, … Continue reading

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