DIMAPUR: Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) Tuensang inaugurated its new SEWA Shakti Kendra (SSK) at House No. 23, Bazaar-‘C’ on August 28, under the theme “A Space for Women, A Centre for Empowerment and Collective Action.”
The newly established centre serves as a dedicated platform for informal women workers to gather, access essential information and services, build leadership skills and advocate for their livelihoods and rights.
Speaking on the purpose of the centre, Temjenlemla, State Project Coordinator, SEWA Nagaland, said the SSK was not merely an office but a space where women could voice concerns, access services and collectively work towards solutions to challenges affecting their lives and livelihoods. She emphasised the importance of having a space of their own where women could speak freely and work together to improve their socio economic conditions.
The programme was chaired by Tiamenla, SEC Member. The welcome address was delivered by Anung, District Convenor, followed by an introduction to SSK by Temjenlemla. The dedication prayer was offered by K. Achung, APW, Tuensang Town Baptist Lashong.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Starr, District Secretary, and benediction by Shithsangla, District Treasurer.
SEWA Nagaland, a membership based organisation dedicated to women workers in the informal sector including street vendors, farmers and home based workers, was established in 2013 with the mobilisation of workers in Dimapur. Today, SEWA has grown into a collective of over 3,000 members across seven districts-Kohima, Dimapur, Chümoukedima, Tuensang, Shamator, Phek and Meluri.
The Tuensang SSK becomes SEWA Nagaland’s fifth operational centre, joining existing SSKs in Dimapur, Kohima, Pfutsero and Shamator.
