PRO RURAL

(Pro Rural Society),

is a grassroots development NGO operating in North East India since 2009. Its mission is to support the development of the most disadvantaged section of the society, particularly the youth, women, and the needy communities of the North Eastern region of India.

Pro Rural at UN Conference on Climate Change

Pro Rural, Dimapur alongwith Grassroots, Shillong and Casa Flumenses from Brazil represented the indigenous communities of the Global South at the UN Conference on Climate Change in Baku, Azerbaijan.

National Jute Board sponsors training for rural artisans

The National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles has sponsored a 15 days technical Training to 19 women of Pihekhu Village under Niuland District, Nagaland. This is a new innovation Pro Rural is promoting for rural artisans on making Jute soft enough to utilize like cotton.

Value Addition Unit

Value Addition Unit for Naga Chili and other spice crops inaugurated at Samziuram, Jalukie on 24th October 2024.

Rural Health Outreach Program

The Pro Rural’s Medical Ambulance and Rural Health Outreach Program was flagged off on 16th August 2024. In its maiden tour, 8 villages were covered in the far-flung Nsong Circle, Tening Block under Peren District to bring basic healthcare to the people’s doorsteps. 

Ambulance Mobile Health Service

The inauguration of the Ambulance Mobile Health Service at DC Complex in New Peren marked a significant advancement in enhancing healthcare access for rural communities. The event was led by Mr. Pfokho John, Assistant Director of Pro Rural, and featured a welcome address from Mr. Imnanukshi Phom, Project Coordinator for Nsong Circle.

Baking and Confectionery Training

“Skills to Succeed” is a youth program by Quest Alliance with Pro Rural as the implementing partner, designed to support young people from severely underserved regions, especially those in remote rural areas, unemployed youth, and those at risk of substance abuse.

World Environment Day

The World Environment Day was celebrated on 5th of June 2024 at Government High School, Nsong, Tening Block, Peren District in collaboration with Forest Department Nsong Beat and Pro Rural Organisation with the Theme: “Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience”.

Basket Weaving

A total number of 24 trainees were trained on Basket making with Koodai Plastic Wire and Kuzhal Fish Wire at CMTC, Dimapur. The training was implemented by Pro Rural in convergence with NSRLM and Quest Alliance.

Capacity Building Training

Capacity Building Training on CSR Compliances and Project Management in Partnership with HCL Foundation organized by Investment & Development Authority of Nagaland. 

Food Processing

Pro Rural trained a total number of 26 trainees on Food Processing at CMTC, Dimapur in convergence with NSRLM and Quest Alliance. The broad components covered were the importance of Food Processing, Food Preservation and the Purpose of Food Packaging.

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Vision

That all mankind may have Life in all it's Fullness.

Mission Statement

To work with needy communities, youth and women through Capacity Building, Livelihood Development, Youth engagement, and provide leadership in Environmental Conservation.

Objectives

  • To work with rural people and assist in their economic and socio-cultural development.
  • To advocate the protection and better safeguards for the weakest sections like, women, children, youth and minorities and undertake humanitarian services wherever needed.
  • To promote good health and well-being of the rural communities through education, and service the underserved people through mobile health clinics and rural dispensaries, etc.
  • To participate in the Youth Employment Campaign, engage youth in constructive and productive activities, and increase their employment potentials through capacity building, exposure and volunteering and aligning with movements and organizations working on youth employment issues.
  • Provide leadership in building a better environment. Build alliances with progressive movements for restoring the ecological balance through regenerative activities and policy advocacy.

Total Villages and Beneficiaries Reached

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EMPOWERMENT, EMPLOYMENT AND ENVIRONMENT

Pro Rural is involved in initiatives across empowerment, livelihood, health, and environmental programs in the NE region.

EMPOWERMENT
LIVELIHOOD
HEALTH
ENVIRONMENT
  • Institution Building (CBOs/SHG/FPO/Clubs)
  • Leadership Development
  • Skills Upgradation
  • Entrepreneurship Incubation Program
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  • Agribusiness Value Chain Development
  • Livestock Development – management
  • Enterprise Development – Management
  • Sustainable Agriculture
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  • Rural Health Outreach
  • Health, Nutrition and sanitation awareness
  • Health Camps
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  • Waste Entrepreneurship
  • Best practices on waste management
  • Conservation of forests, animal habitats and water bodies
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OUR SUPPORTERS OVER THE YEARS

COVID RESPONSE

Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign, Help Nagaland Breathe, Ration and seeds Distribution.

Vaccination

Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign in Senapati District, Manipur and Peren District, Nagaland.

Help Nagaland Breathe” Campaign

HELP NAGALAND BREATHE is a Covid-19 response campaign group in Nagaland including some overseas Nagas and well-wishers wanting to support the war against covid in the state.

Ration and seeds Distribution

As a humanitarian organization, with a history of being involved in times of disasters and crises like during the Assam Great flood in 2003 and 2007, and during the Odisha super-cyclone, etc., Pro Rural has engaged itself during the Covid-19 pandemic crises in many ways.

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Covid Response

Government Acknowledgements

Official recognition granted by the government, affirming contributions, achievements, or services rendered by Pro Rural Society.

UN-Habitat India Youth Fund Award

UN ECOSOC Award 2023

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Tenyimi Student's Union Dimapur

NGO Forum Certificate

Green Innovation Award23

e-ANNUDAN certificate

Chumukedima EAC

Center of Excellence Award

Better Dimapur

Dimapur Municipal Council

DIO Senapati

CMO Peren

Testimonials

Reflections from community members and individuals touched by our organization's initiatives.

“Sincere gratitude to PRO RURAL organisation for providing a platform to learn social work practice with enjoyment and excitement during the one month field work and best wishes for the organisation in its future efforts to bring betterment in the society.”

Chumben B Yanthan

“Pro Rural doesn’t just talk about environmental conservation; they roll up their sleeves and get to work. Their tree planting drives have made a visible impact on our local ecosystem.”

Shriprakash Rai

“Empowerment is the cornerstone of Pro Rural’s work. I’ve seen firsthand the impact they’ve had on marginalized groups. Their programs are building a stronger, more inclusive society.”

Yangerla Imchen

Success Stories

A housewife, mother, baker talks about her journey with Pro-Rural.

Skills to Succeed

Food Processing Training held in Dimapur

Events, News & Updates

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Snapshots of our activities