Strengthening
civil society
organizations
in the
Northeast

NoDe exists to build organizational strength, leadership capacity, and financial sustainability among community-led development actors in Northeast India.

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NoDe illustration — women from Northeast India coming together

States covered

CSO cohorts

Helpdesk powered

SeSTA

Implementing partner

What we do

Three ways NoDe supports CSOs

Structured programs, field research, and always-on helpdesk support — working together.

Cohort learning

18–24 month journeys covering governance, finance, HR, MIS, and program management with peers from across the region.

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Research

Field-based research on what actually works for civil society organizations in Northeast India — shared openly.

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AI helpdesk

Justin answers questions on accounting, income tax, FCRA, and compliance — 24/7, in plain language.

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About NoDe

We work on systems,
not just skills

Implemented by Seven Sisters Development Assistance (SeSTA), NoDe strengthens how organizations work — not just what individuals know.

Strengthen organizational systems of CSOs across Northeast India
Build peer learning communities across all four states
Generate and share field-based civil society research
Provide ongoing compliance and MIS support via helpdesk
Build a shared resource repository for all member organizations

Valedictory Ceremony: Celebrating Cohort 1's NoDe Journey

NoDe celebrated the successful completion of Cohort 1 with a Valedictory Ceremony in Guwahati, featuring pitch presentations, a fireside chat, research insights, and a Gallery Walk.

2 Feb 2026

Fraction to Force: Launch of the Fractional Fundraising Hub (FFRH)

SeSTA officially launched the FFRH, bringing together over 20 CSOs, CSR representatives, and ecosystem partners to strengthen fundraising capacity across Northeast India.

1–2 May 2026

NoDe Cohort 4: A New Journey Begins

NoDe launched Cohort 4 with a two-day Inception Workshop in Guwahati, welcoming 10 CSOs from Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland into a two-year organisational development journey.

6–7 Nov 2025

Launching NoDe Cohort 3: Setting the Stage for Organisational Growth

The Cohort 3 Inception Workshop in Dimapur, Nagaland brought together eight CSOs from Nagaland and Assam, marking the beginning of a year-long organisational development journey.

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More Updates from the NoDe Network

Stay tuned for upcoming workshops, publications, and events from NoDe and its partner organisations across Northeast India.

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Partners & Supporters

Organisations that make the NoDe mission possible.

Strengthening civil society organizations in the Northeast