About us
Who we are
North East Social Trust (NEST) is a professionally managed, non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to serving the North Eastern States of India. Established as a Trust on October 21st, 2002, NEST is committed to voluntary social work in the region.
After its inception, North East Social Trust (NEST) initially focused on working with women and youth. Over time, it expanded its target group to include children, youth, the LGBTQI+ community, and women. NEST also began addressing the livelihood needs of these groups. Today, NEST’s work has broadened to include strengthening governance, enhancing education, promoting mental health, and addressing other critical community issues.
We now explore alternative livelihood opportunities and options for incremental income, initiate advocacy and awareness programs for democratic governance, and work to improve the educational environment with a focus on early childhood education, nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), and reducing school dropout rates. Additionally, we provide mental health support to community members.
Our approach
Our Vision
Our Goal
Develop livelihood opportunities for each individual such a way so that each could transform their passions into a vocation
Bring peace, prosperity and grassroots democracy in the country so that each individual could exercise a just, equitable and dignified living.
Create an environment of opportunities where marginalized could fill up the gap in their education, information, skill and knowledge need.
Our Mission
Board of Trustees
Mr. Rishu Barnewal managed the Accounts and Administration at NEST for six years before becoming a Trustee on the organization’s Board. With a background in commerce, he is currently running his own enterprise.
Ms. Nizora Borthakur is a renowned writer in Assamese literature. She has also edited four books and regularly contributes to prestigious magazines in the state.
Ms. Bhanu Barua very recently retired from her post of principal of the Bokakhat Government Girls High School. Bhanu Barua is actively associated with various developmental activities of the region
Mr. Moni Kanta Kutum was involved in NEST for 5 years on the promotion of Livelihood initiatives before joing the Board of NEST. He is also the Director of the Mental Health Initiatives of the organization at present.
Ms. Mansoon Bora worked at NEST for six years, overseeing issues related to governance, gender equity, and justice. She joined the Board in 2001.
Dr. Ajeet Kumar More is a renowned gynecologist with over two decades of experience. He has been a close ally of NEST since its inception and joined the Board of Trustees in 2001.
Mr. Tasaduk Ariful Hussain is the founding trustee of NEST. With over two decades of experience in social and environmental development across various parts of the country, he brings a strong background in geology to his work. Mr. Hussain currently serves as the Chairperson of NEST.
Our Partners
Our numbers that speak
We have community members that push us to give in our best and make sure that we break our own records. We are happy to be growing and helping more day by day.