Collaborate
III. Mobilising resources and building collaborations for the development of northeast
In a region as diverse and complex as Northeast India, collaboration among civil society organisations is not just valuable, it is essential. Geographic isolation, socio-political diversity and limited access to resources continue to challenge grassroots organisations working to support vulnerable communities. In this context, Roots to Branches Foundation remains committed to strengthening networks, promoting dialogue, and building partnerships that can amplify impact and support long-term resilience.
Charcha Café
Beyond formal networks, RBF is invested in fostering open and inclusive dialogue spaces. One such space is the Charcha Café. The last Charcha Cafe event was held on 26 July 2024 at Agora the Space in Guwahati. The evening brought together more than 80 participants from various civil society organisations to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism. It served as an opportunity to connect informally, share stories, and recognise the everyday efforts of those working in the field.
State Level CSO Consultation Meets
Through consultation meets with Civil Society Organisations working in the various states of the northeast, RBF hopes to create a platform to reflect on the challenges of sustaining nonprofit work in the region and to explore pathways for collaboration and mutual support. Between July and September 2024, we facilitated two state-level consultations with civil society organisations in Mizoram and Nagaland. The Mizoram consultation, organised in collaboration with Zoram Enthu Pawl, welcomed a wide range of organisations working on grassroots issues. The Nagaland consultation, hosted with CAN Youth and YouthNet, further expanded this dialogue. Together, the consultations brought in representatives from 37 organisations,
Networks
As an active member of various coalitions, RBF continues to engage meaningfully with platforms that support coordination, shared learning and joint action. RBF is a long-standing member of the Inter Agency Group (IAG), Assam, a humanitarian network formed in 2004 to guide coordinated emergency responses and promote the adoption of Sphere Standards across member organisations. Enakshi, a RBF Director currently serves as Chairperson of IAG.
RBF is also a member of the Alliance of Feminist Collectives, Assam, which brings together organisations and individuals advocating for gender equity and feminist approaches to development in the state.
Consultancy & collaboration
RBF collaborates and provides consultancy services on need to other Civil Society Organisations on various training workshops, research studies, and resource-building initiatives. In 2024-25 we collaborated with organisations such as the ant, National Foundation for India, Rural Voice Collective, Mobility India, and Jeevan Shiksha on some such inititiatives.
Charcha Café
Beyond formal networks, RBF is invested in fostering open and inclusive dialogue spaces. One such space is the Charcha Café. The last Charcha Cafe event was held on 26 July 2024 at Agora the Space in Guwahati. The evening brought together more than 80 participants from various civil society organisations to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism. It served as an opportunity to connect informally, share stories, and recognise the everyday efforts of those working in the field.
State Level CSO Consultation Meets
Through consultation meets with Civil Society Organisations working in the various states of the northeast, RBF hopes to create a platform to reflect on the challenges of sustaining nonprofit work in the region and to explore pathways for collaboration and mutual support. Between July and September 2024, we facilitated two state-level consultations with civil society organisations in Mizoram and Nagaland. The Mizoram consultation, organised in collaboration with Zoram Enthu Pawl, welcomed a wide range of organisations working on grassroots issues. The Nagaland consultation, hosted with CAN Youth and YouthNet, further expanded this dialogue. Together, the consultations brought in representatives from 37 organisations,
Networks
As an active member of various coalitions, RBF continues to engage meaningfully with platforms that support coordination, shared learning and joint action. RBF is a long-standing member of the Inter Agency Group (IAG), Assam, a humanitarian network formed in 2004 to guide coordinated emergency responses and promote the adoption of Sphere Standards across member organisations. Enakshi, a RBF Director currently serves as Chairperson of IAG.
RBF is also a member of the Alliance of Feminist Collectives, Assam, which brings together organisations and individuals advocating for gender equity and feminist approaches to development in the state.
Consultancy & collaboration
RBF collaborates and provides consultancy services on need to other Civil Society Organisations on various training workshops, research studies, and resource-building initiatives. In 2024-25 we collaborated with organisations such as the ant, National Foundation for India, Rural Voice Collective, Mobility India, and Jeevan Shiksha on some such inititiatives.