Life Care Foundation Opens First NGO-Led Rehabilitation & Counseling Centre in Mawkyrwat
A New Dawn for Substance Abuse Rehabilitation in South West Khasi Hills Bringing Hope, Healing, and Community Support In a landmark initiative to combat substance abuse and support affected individuals, Life Care Foundation has inaugurated the first NGO-led Rehabilitation & Counseling Centre in Sohkhyllam village, Mawkyrwat Block, South West Khasi Hills. Officially launched on March […]
Empowered to Rise: Kong Alina’s Journey of Hope and Strength
In the serene yet determined village of Shnong Nongpedeng, in Tynring, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, a remarkable story of resilience and hope is unfolding. This is the story of Kong Alina Kharumnuid — a woman who, despite facing life’s toughest challenges, is now stepping into a future filled with promise and self-reliance. Overcoming Adversity […]
Creative Bureaucracy Festival 2025: Meghalaya’s Fight Against Maternal Deaths Is Jury Favourite
What happens when an entire state puts its faith in the hands of its people? Meghalaya’s groundbreaking initiative, “Building Purpose and Leadership Among Government & Citizens to Transform Health”, has proven that when communities lead the way, lives are saved — and the world takes notice. This extraordinary effort has now been recognized as a […]
Meghalaya Partners with Kalike to Transform Early Childhood Learning
In a significant step toward strengthening early childhood education in Meghalaya, the Directorate of Social Welfare and the Education Department of the Government of Meghalaya have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kalike, a Bengaluru-based non-profit organization on March 11th 2025. The partnership aims to improve Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in […]
Innovating Human Development: The Impact of Meghalaya’s Leadership Program
Introduction Meghalaya’s Human Development Leadership Programme (HDLP) is revolutionizing governance by integrating grassroots leadership with multi-sectoral coordination. Designed to fast-track the state’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, HDLP focuses on reducing maternal and child mortality, improving nutrition, and enhancing education outcomes. A New Approach to Governance Unlike conventional policies, HDLP deploys Block Human Development […]
How Transit Homes are becoming beacons of hope by transforming Maternal Healthcare
The idea for transit homes stemmed from the community itself, recognizing the urgent need for accessible maternal care. Spearheaded and run by Self-Help Groups (SHGs), these homes provide a haven for expectant mothers, ensuring they receive the necessary medical attention before childbirth. With a strong community-driven approach, these homes are more than shelters—they are lifelines […]
Meet the Women Bringing Hope to Meghalaya’s Most Isolated Communities
In the rugged, untouched corners of Meghalaya, where winding paths replace roads and communities are often separated by distance and rain-swollen rivers, two women have risen to become unlikely heroes. They are Community Gender & Health Activists (CGHAs), now serving as Anganwadi Workers (AWWs), from two of the most remote blocks in the state—Saipung and […]
Faith Leaders Unite with Government to Combat Meghalaya’s Drug Crisis
Faith leaders from Shillong came together, not for theological discourse or religious deliberation, but to address a growing crisis gripping their communities—the alarming rise of substance abuse among the state’s youth. In a gathering that marked a pivotal moment in Meghalaya’s battle against drug addiction, spiritual leaders and policymakers stood side by side, not as […]