NEISSR organises an NGO training bootcamp for Master of Social Work students in Chümoukedima
DIMAPUR — The North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR), Chümoukedima, organised a one-day workshop titled "Build Your NGO: Bootcamp - To Start an NGO from Scratch" at BAM Hall under its NEISSR Skill Lab initiative.
According to an update, the NGO Bootcamp programme was attended by first and second-year Master of Social Work (MSW) students.
The workshop was facilitated by Jiji Joseph, Senior Programme Officer at the Development Association of Nagaland (DAN), who provided practical guidance on NGO establishment, registration, functioning, governance, and sustainability.
The trainees were divided into seven groups and tasked with identifying social problems and conceptualising non-governmental organisations to address them. They developed each organisation's vision, mission, goals, objectives, activities, and target beneficiaries, gaining hands-on experience in organisational planning.
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Joseph also explained the legal frameworks for establishing NGOs in India, including societies, trusts, and Section 8 companies, and highlighted the importance of accountability, management, and sustainability.
The workshop encouraged students to adopt a social entrepreneurship approach and become proactive change agents in community development.