What is NoDe?
NoDe (Northeast Development) is a bold initiative by SeSTA, powered by the Axis Bank Foundation, built to energize and reshape the development landscape in Northeast India.
We’re here to support Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on the ground in areas like sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, grassroots governance, and gender justice. NoDe isn’t just a program, it’s a movement of community-driven change, powered by people, purpose, and action.
Our Goals
We’re not just ticking boxes. NoDe is here to transform organizations from the inside out. Here’s how:
- Stronger Foundations: We help organizations build rock-solid systems and values — with clear policies, effective governance, and transparent operations.
- 3X the Growth: Scale your organization’s impact by tripling your outreach, human resources, and budget strength.
- Stable Funding: Create a safety net through long-term, reliable donor partnerships that support your mission for the long haul.
- Smart Use of Data: Tap into our dynamic, community-powered digital platform — a space for open-source tools, insightful research, and real-time representation in the social impact world.
What Makes NoDe Different?
We’re not your usual one-size-fits-all program. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Hands-on Learning: In-person workshops that go deep into what really matters — from governance to climate action.
- You Ask, We Deliver: Support and guidance based on your real-time needs, not generic solutions.
- Always Evolving: Regular assessments help track progress and shape next steps.
- Learn Together: Peer learning, cross-organizational exchanges, and collective problem-solving are at the heart of what we do.
Expert-Led, Community-Guided: Ongoing support from sector experts and local champions who know the ground reality.
