Author Archives: Nesfas

MEI-RAMEW PHAWAR: EARTH SONG FROM THE FIELDS TO FORK TO HEALTHY FUTURES

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Nesfas

Mei-Ramew Phawar by Kong Bisikrin Marwein from Mawlum Mawjahksew community Mei-Ramew Phawar: Earth song from the fields to fork to healthy futures. Kong Bisikrin chants about the importance of a green leafy wild edible plant ‘Jaraiñ’. WATCH VIDEO

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India’s Mother Earth Cafés Shine a Spotlight on Indigenous Crops

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Nesfas

Originally published in Atlas Obscura Article and photos by Sharanya Deepak Rural restaurants are providing a market for endangered edibles. Early morning paints yellow stripes on the garden as Plantina Mujai selects a pumpkin. Carrying it inside, she hoists the … Continue reading →

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Pandemic & Lesson On Food Sovereignty- By H H Mohrmen

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Nesfas

Originally published in The Shillong Times Article by H H Mohrmen A decade or two ago, countries, churches and all kinds of organisations worth their name were busy planning vision 2020 for their organisation. Perhaps like the year 2000, the … Continue reading →

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Grassroot Innovations: A Continuation of Indigenous Traditions

Posted on May 11, 2020 by Nesfas

By Gratia Dkhar, Naphishisha Nongsiej and Bhogtoram Mawroh What comes to mind when we hear of names like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, and Elon Musk. All these modern stalwarts are considered to be the great innovators of modern … Continue reading →

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Participatory Guarantee System helps uplift farmers from Nongtraw

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Nesfas

Blog by –Karalin Rani (Convenor, Iatreilang PGS group) from Nongtraw community. ENGLISH: In the year 2012, NESFAS approached Nongtraw to help the farmers of the community along with the Dorbar of the village. With the help of the oraganisation, the … Continue reading →

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Service to man is service to God

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Nesfas

By Chenxiang R Marak, Associate, NESFAS Merong Jakep is a concept that has been practiced since time immemorial by all the Christian communities in the Garo Hills region. Each Christian household is required to set apart a handful of rice … Continue reading →

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