Seven Sisters Development Assistance

Echoes from the grassroot

ECO-TRAILS:

"..Kabita Ghimire’s Journey to Responsible Tourism in North East India
In the picturesque landscapes of Northeast India, which are slowly being environmentally degraded due to unsustainable.".
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TRANSFORMING PASSION INTO PROFESSION:

"..being a social work student, her coursework allows her to delve into rural India, engaging directly with its diverse communities. During a fieldwork assignment in Rajasthan, she had the privilege of meeting.."
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GROVE STUDIO

“The Metro Thrift Pop-Up came around at a time when I thought I needed something to do on my own - something thought-provoking - something which could be called..
"One of our core principles is creating impact through words, actions, ethics, and campaigns. We believe that meaningful change can be achieved by.."
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A SMILE AFTER DAWN

"..Inspired by the initial success of her nutrition garden, Gita obtained a loan from the Agri-Business Centre (ABC) in 2018 to start a BYP unit. This venture proved profitable, tripling her initial loan.."</b.."
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RISING FROM THE ASHES

"..electrical issue sparked a fire that engulfed their entire house, consuming not only their property but also Archana's painstakingly accumulated savings, including a substantial amount of 1.5 lakh from their Self-Help Group contributions.."
Fortunately, it was at this dark period of time that the community’s support became their lifeline..
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FROM A HOMEMAKER TO A CHANGE MAKER

"..Having to take care of nine people, her father was unable to send all seven of the children to school, which prevented Somina from finishing her education past the fifth grade. Inspite of her deep desire to complete her education, she had.."
"could not complete my education due to my father’s financial condition but I will make sure both my children.."
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FEATURES TO FORTUNE

"She joined the SHG in 2014, and the SHG became part of the VO in 2015. Baideu’s journey with backyard poultry (BYP) began in 2012. Initially, she was hesitant and lacked confidence in her BYP involvement, so she started on a small scale. Her early participation in the SHG focused only on saving money and obtaining financial assistance. In 2015, under the guidance of Milijuli VO, she gained a deeper understanding of the roles.."
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FROM PRACTICE TO PROSPERITY

"..adopting scientific BYP methods, women not only achieve economic independence and growth but also enhance their nutritional status due to the high protein, vitamin, iron, zinc, and calcium content of poultry products. This entrepreneurial initiative has been effectively implemented by Seven Sisters Development Assistance (SeSTA) in .."
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DIVING INTO LALITA BALIA’S PIG FARMING JOURNEY

"..her present source of income is paddy cultivation, rubber plantation, and pig farming. The year 2019 was a starting point for her when she used up her savings from her rubber plantation. With the support of her son.."
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