The North East of India is a colourful mosaic of rich natural and human resources, unique social and cultural practices of a variety of indigenous communities that inhabit the region. Despite this rich and varied diversity and tremendous potential for holistic progress, a large majority of people are economically, geographically and socially disadvantaged. Growing disparities over the years have exacerbated identity conflicts and further fuelled the socio-political unrest.

In order to address these issues and proactively contribute to the process of social transformation, a group of like minded people drawn from different walks of life in the region came together to brainstorm on strategies and the way forward. This process, facilitated by the North East Network (NEN), a leading rights based organisation, resulted in the realisation of a definite and distinct need for a local institution and the consequent setting up of Foundation for Social Transformation – a foundation for enabling new and creative energies to socially transform the strife torn region.

                       FST Board member Moji Riba shares about FST in the
Arunachal Pradesh Consultation