Brahmaputra Foundation for Social Research & Livelihood Practice

07/08/2026

ব্ৰহ্মপুত্ৰ ফাউণ্ডেচন ফৰ ছ'চিয়েল ৰিচাৰ্চ এণ্ড লাইভলিহুড প্ৰেক্টিছ (BFFSR&LP)-ৰ MpowerHer কাৰ্যসূচীৰ অধীনত ডিব্ৰুগড় জিলাৰ বৰবৰুৱা চাহ বাগিচাৰ ছোৱালী আৰু মহিলাসকলে নিটিং আৰু কাটিং প্ৰশিক্ষণৰ জৰিয়তে টপ, কুৰ্তি আৰু বেবী ফ্ৰক আদি মহিলা পোছাক প্ৰস্তুতৰ দক্ষতা গঢ়ি তুলিছে।

এই কাৰ্যসূচীৰ মূল উদ্দেশ্য হৈছে মহিলাসকলক দক্ষতা, আত্মবিশ্বাস আৰু আত্মনিৰ্ভৰশীলতাৰে শক্তিশালী কৰি তোলা। হাতে কামে প্ৰশিক্ষণৰ জৰিয়তে অংশগ্ৰহণকাৰীসকলে নিজৰ প্ৰতিভা আৰু দক্ষতাক আয়মুখী জীৱিকাৰ সুযোগলৈ ৰূপান্তৰিত কৰাৰ দিশত আগবাঢ়িছে।

দক্ষতা গঢ়ি তুলি, আত্মবিশ্বাস বৃদ্ধি কৰি, আত্মনিৰ্ভৰশীল ভৱিষ্যৎ গঢ়ি তোলাৰ দিশে এক দৃঢ় পদক্ষেপ।

02/08/2026

🎓✨ Valedictory & Certification Ceremony | MpowerHer Programme

A proud milestone as we celebrated the successful completion of the MpowerHer Skill Building Programme with the support of Roots To Branches Foundation at Mokalbari Tea Estate.

After a month of dedicated learning and support from our partners and the community, 33 girls and women successfully completed training in Knitting and Cutting and received their certificates.

Throughout the programme, participants strengthened their skills in producing a variety of women's apparel, transforming their inherited talents into opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.

More than a training, MpowerHer is a journey of skills, confidence, and economic independence. We congratulate all the participants and thank everyone who contributed to making this initiative a success.

Together, we continue to empower women, strengthen communities, and create pathways to dignified livelihoods.

02/08/2026

🌱 Strengthening Communities for Better Learning!

BFFSR&LP successfully conducted a 2-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Learning Leaders on "Community Engagement for Strengthening Children's Education and Well-being."
During the two-day training, participants explored:
✅ The role of community engagement in improving education
✅ Identifying key challenges affecting children's learning and well-being
✅ Participatory facilitation techniques for working with mothers and parents
✅ Planning and conducting Mothers' Group workshops
✅ Developing community action plans and follow-up strategies.

Together, we are building stronger partnerships between families, communities, and schools to ensure every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive.

28/07/2026

Building Stronger Communities for Better Learning!

We are pleased to launch our 2-Day Learning Leaders Capacity Building Training on Community Engagement under the project "Strengthening Educational Ecosystem in Tea Garden Area," supported by the National Foundation for India (NFI).

📅 29–30 July 2026
📍 BFFSR&LP, Maijan Borsaikia Gaon, Dibrugarh

This training will equip Learning Leaders with the knowledge and facilitation skills to mobilize Mothers' Groups and strengthen community participation in improving children's education, school attendance, health, hygiene, and overall well-being.

Together, we believe that parents, schools, and communities can create a supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

"Building a Better Community Together."
National Foundation for India

24/07/2026

We are delighted to launch another batch of the Skill Building Training on Knitting and Cutting under the MpowerHer Program, supported by the Roots to Branches Foundation. This initiative aims to equip girls and young women from marginalized communities with practical livelihood skills, enabling them to build sustainable and independent futures.

On 23 July, the training commenced successfully at Barbaruah Tea Estate with the generous support of the tea garden management and local stakeholders.

The inaugural session was graced by Shri Samir Lodhi, Manager, Barbaruah Tea Estate; Ms. Kalpana Buzarbaruah, Member, Lions Club, Dibrugarh; Ms. Pallabi Phukan, Welfare Officer, Barbaruah Tea Estate; Mr. Pankaj Gowala, ACMS, along with respected community leaders, PRI members, and other distinguished guests. Their presence and encouragement reaffirm our shared commitment to empowering women and strengthening communities.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Roots to Branches Foundation, the Barbaruah Tea Estate management, community leaders, participants, and the dedicated BFFSR&LP team for making this initiative possible.

Together, we are creating opportunities, building confidence, and empowering women with skills that lead to sustainable livelihoods and lasting social change.

15/07/2026

Learning doesn't stop when the training ends—it grows when it is shared. 🌱📚

After participating in our Handwriting and Storytelling Training, our dedicated Learning Leaders have taken their learning back to their tea garden communities. During the summer vacation, they voluntarily organized practice sessions to help children improve their handwriting, strengthen reading skills, and develop confidence through storytelling.

This is the impact we believe in empowering community members with knowledge and skills so they can become changemakers for the next generation. Together, we are building a culture of learning, sharing, and collective growth within our communities.

08/07/2026

At BFFSR&LP, we don't just stitch clothes-we stitch dreams, dignity, and a brighter future.

05/07/2026

The 3-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Learning Leaders from tea garden communities was successfully concluded on 3–5 July, with a strong focus on Reading, Storytelling, Read Aloud, Handwriting, Child Psychology, and Classroom Interaction.

A total of 15 Learning Leaders from different tea garden areas participated in this intensive training, designed to strengthen foundational teaching practices and create more engaging, child-friendly learning environments.

We were honored to have a distinguished team of resource persons lead the sessions:

Sri. Nialv Nayan Bordoloi – Reading
Sri. Dimbadhar Chetia – Storytelling
Sri. Partha Jyoti Baruah – Child Psychology and Classroom Interaction
Ms. Pronalish Saikia – Handwriting
Sri. Vishwanath Pai Bhatikar, Ms. Priya Naik, and Ms. Mallika Toppo (Bookworm) – Read Aloud
& Dr. Kaustabh Moni Nath

Through interactive sessions, hands-on activities, and practical classroom strategies, the workshop equipped Learning Leaders with the knowledge and skills to make learning more joyful, inclusive, and literacy-rich for children in tea garden communities.

Together, we continue our commitment to strengthening foundational learning and empowering educators to inspire young learners.




National Foundation for India

03/07/2026