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Living Farms visit Khweng, Ri-Bhoi on their first day in Meghalaya

Members of Living Farms, Odisha arrived at the NESFAS office on Monday October 14, 2019. They will be in Shillong till October 19 to learn and exchange ideas and explore future possibilities for partnership and collaboration. Members of Living Farms, … Continue reading

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Global Handwashing Day: Clean Hands for All

Global Handwashing Day occurs on October 15, 2019 of every year. It is a global advocacy day which is dedicated to motivate everyone to wash their hands with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save … Continue reading

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NESFAS mourns the loss of a friend, an ally and a shepherd …Remembering the Most Reverend Dominic Jala, SDB Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong

It is with sadness and grief that we annonce that our close friend and supporter, the Most Reverend Dominic Jala, SDB Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong died in a tragic road accident in Colusa County, California, USA … Continue reading

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20 local groups receive Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) organic certification

On October 2, 2019, the North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society (NESFAS) received certificates for 20 Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) groups, who are also partner communities of NESFAS, from across Meghalaya. As a facilitation council, NESFAS identified and formed … Continue reading

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Mei-Ramew Recipe: Sesame Plate Recipe By Rilang G. Blah

Recipes for you… Sesame Plate Recipe By Rilang G. Blah (Winner of the 1st Mei-Ramew Culinary Contest for Youth) Starter Chopped Green Salad with Pear shavings in olive oil and lemon dressing (Serve 2) Ingredients: Mint 1 bunch Coriander 1 … Continue reading

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NESFAS participates at the Farmer’s Market organised by Seng Kynthei Lumsohphoh

Two of NESFAS’ partner communities participated in the Farmers’ Market that was organized by the Seng Kynthei Lumsohphoh on October 5, 2019 at Nongthymmai playground. The market was held as part of the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the Nongthymmai Sports … Continue reading

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