Seven Sisters Development Assistance

Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

SeSTA envisages a vibrant, democratic and developed society with peace and harmony where every citizen is empowered and lives a dignified life.

Mission

Catalysing inclusive and sustainable development in North East India by enhancing capabilities of the rural communities.

Values

  • Equality and Democracy
  • Transparency
  • Pro-poor orientation
  • Accountability
  • Openness
  • Supportive and appreciative
  • Excellence and Rigour
  • Confrontation
  • Space to individual
  • Respect for women
  • Respect to each other
  • Adhere to commitments

Goals

In 6 years, SeSTA will enhance income of 200,000 HHs to Rs. 1 lakh annually, promote 1,000 entrepreneurs to earn Rs. 1.5 lakh annually and strengthen capacity of 50 CSOs to grow

  • Goal 1: SeSTA aims to reach 300,000 households and promote sustainable livelihoods, enabling 250,000 households to enhance their annual income by an additional ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000.
  • Goal 2: SeSTA will support the development of 1,000 women and youth entrepreneurs, enabling them to earn an additional ₹1,50,000 annually. Additionally, it will provide comprehensive forward and backward linkage support to 2.5 lakh women farmers.
  • Goal 3: SeSTA will enhance the capacity of 90 Cluster Level Federations (CLFs), 1,500 Village Organizations (VOs), and 2,500 community cadres to effectively plan, support, and monitor livelihood interventions benefiting 2.5 lakh women farmers by 2030.
  • Goal 4: One lakh women-led households will adopt agroecological practices and climate-resilient farming techniques.
  • Goal 5: The capacity of 50 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will be strengthened, enabling them to achieve twice the growth in reach, human resources, and budget.

Non-Negotiable in SeSTA​

Accountability

Accountability

Roles And Responsibility, Knowledge And Skill Attainment

Transparency

Transparency

Communication, Acceptance, Work, MIS, Accounts And Finances, Engagement With The Community

Respect for Women

Respect for women

Understanding Needs, Gender Sensitive, Extending Support, Retaining More Women Colleagues

Equality

Equality

Non-discrimination, Inclusiveness