North East Research and Social Work Networking (NERSWN)

Since its inception, NERSWN has been sensitive to women’s issues and has taken small but decisive and progressive steps. Empowering & Enhancing Women Vendors Occupation has been one of our most successful and joyous programs of the organisation. Started with modest financial support from the BTC government, followed by a three-year grant from Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, Mumbai, the project thereby facilitates small internal credits at the lowest possible interest to cash-strapped vendors. The programme has helped women, such as those who sell country liquor under hazardous conditions and face the threat of violence, to seek alternative livelihoods.

1. Strengthening Community-Based Health Institutions: Orientation was given to 100 Village Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition Committees, 30 Sub-Centre Management Committees, 100 ICDS Centre Management Committees, and 150 School Management Committees.
2. Advocacy Events: 4 block and district level advocacy events were organised along with a BTC Level Consultation.
3. Monthly Mental Health Camp:
Care and treatment to 2000 individuals with mental illness were conducted in such camps facilitated by medical practioner.
4. Staff Capacity Building
5. Training of ASHA Workers in Psycho-Social Intervention
6. Home Visits and Caregiver's Meetings: NERSWN conducted over 200 home visits to individuals with mental illness, aiming to eliminate the stigma associated with mental health issues.
6. Water Sanitation and Hygiene: over 500 water sources tchlorinated to provide safe drinking water, installed 40 new hand pumps, and constructed 150 latrines for needy families.
7.Public Health Promotion

NERSWN has been actively involved in various educational initiatives, with a focus on strengthening community involvement and children's development.Its actively engaged in Block Level Workshop on Right to Education in Kokrajhar and Kachugaon Blocks, BTC/District Level Consultation on RTE in Kokrajhar involved 128 participants, including education officials, SMC members, and representatives from local organizations. school education, and Mid-Day Meal (MDM) management. Capacity Building Training for SMC/VEC/VCDC.Block Level SMC/VEC/VCDC Meet to Review Implementation.Formation of Gotosafwrni Afad (Children’s Club)

NERSWN has been actively involved in improving livelihoods in Jhawarbil and Sapkhata, with a focus on building human capacities and promoting community institutions. an overview of the activities carried out :
1. Setting up two Farmers Resource Centre (FRC)in Hirlagar and Jhawarbil
2. Revolving Fund for FRC:Each FRC has received Rs. 20,000 from the NFI grant to provide loans to farmers for various agricultural needs.
3. Setting Up Seed Bank: in both Jhawarbil and Hirlagar.Different seed varieties have been supplied to farmers based on demand, benefiting approximately 90 farmers.
4. Farmers Club Promotion:Two Farmers Clubs established are functioning effectively.
5. SHG Promotion:Six all-women Self Help Groups (SHGs) have been formed with a total of 72 members.
6. Exposure Trip for Farmers Club and SHG Members
7. Promoting Kitchen Garden
8.Piglet Bank:
9. Horticulture Based Livelihood
10. Pig Rearing and Livestock Activities