Our Impact: Past & Ongoing Projects

Empowering Rural Women through Handloom Training

In one of our most impactful initiatives of 2025, Rong Ham-Doi Foundation launched a comprehensive three-month handloom and tailoring training programme across 15 villages in Golaghat district, directly benefiting over 200 women from marginalized communities.

The programme was designed to revive traditional Assamese handloom weaving techniques while simultaneously equipping participants with modern tailoring skills. Experienced master weavers and professional tailors were engaged as trainers, and each participant received a complete starter kit including a portable loom, sewing machine access, threads, and raw materials.

By the end of the programme, participants were producing marketable products including traditional Gamosas, Mekhela Chadors, and tailored garments. The foundation facilitated linkages with local markets and e-commerce platforms, ensuring sustainable income generation. The programme has since become a model replicated in neighbouring districts.

Key Outcomes: 200+ women trained, 15 Self-Help Groups formed, average monthly income increase of ₹5,000 per participant, 3 local handloom cooperatives established.

Free Health Camp for Remote Communities

Recognizing the acute lack of healthcare access in remote villages of Upper Assam, Rong Ham-Doi Foundation organized a large-scale free health camp that provided medical checkups, diagnostic services, and free medicine distribution to over 500 families in February 2026.

A team of 12 doctors from multiple specialities, including general medicine, paediatrics, ophthalmology, and gynaecology, volunteered their time for this camp. Diagnostic equipment including portable X-ray, blood testing, and blood pressure monitoring stations were set up. Each patient received a comprehensive health screening and a free supply of prescribed medicines for up to one month.

Beyond immediate treatment, the camp included health awareness sessions on hygiene practices, nutrition, waterborne diseases, and maternal health. Village health workers were also trained in basic first aid and health monitoring to ensure continuity of care.

Key Outcomes: 500+ families served, 1,200+ patients examined, ₹3 lakh worth of medicines distributed, 30 village health workers trained, 15 critical referrals facilitated.

Green Earth Mission: 10,000 Trees Planting Drive

As part of our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, the Green Earth Mission was launched during the monsoon season of 2025. Through a series of community-driven tree planting drives, over 10,000 saplings of indigenous species were planted across degraded hillsides, school compounds, and public spaces in Golaghat and neighbouring districts.

The initiative was particularly focused on native species such as hollong, nahar, and gomari that support local biodiversity and are resilient to the regional climate. Student eco-clubs from 25 schools actively participated, nurturing a generation of environmentally conscious young citizens. Each student group was assigned a planting zone and trained in ongoing sapling care.

Additionally, river-bank afforestation along three major water bodies was carried out to prevent soil erosion and protect aquatic ecosystems. A monitoring system was put in place with community guardians assigned to track sapling survival rates, which exceeded 82% at the six-month mark.

Key Outcomes: 10,000+ saplings planted, 25 school eco-clubs involved, 3 river-bank restoration zones created, 82% survival rate at 6 months, 300+ volunteers mobilized.

Clean Water Initiative: Bringing Safe Drinking Water to 12 Villages

Access to clean drinking water remains one of the most pressing challenges in rural India. In January 2026, Rong Ham-Doi Foundation completed the installation of 18 deep-bore hand-pump wells across 12 villages in Golaghat district, providing safe and reliable drinking water to over 3,000 families.

Each well was installed after thorough geological surveys to ensure long-term viability. Water quality testing was conducted by certified laboratories, and community water committees were formed in each village to manage maintenance and ensure equitable access. Parallel awareness sessions on water hygiene and waterborne disease prevention were conducted for all households.

Key Outcomes: 18 hand-pump wells installed, 3,000+ families benefited, 12 community water committees established, 100% safe water quality certified, significant reduction in waterborne illnesses reported.

Sustainable Agriculture & Organic Farming Workshop

With agriculture being the primary livelihood for the majority of rural families in our operational area, the foundation organized a comprehensive sustainable agriculture and organic farming workshop series in November 2025. Over 150 farmers participated in hands-on training sessions covering modern irrigation techniques, organic composting, pest management without chemicals, and crop diversification strategies.

Agricultural scientists from the state agricultural university served as resource persons, providing practical demonstrations in field settings. Farmers were introduced to System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methods, vermi-composting, and kitchen garden setups for nutritional security. Seed kits and organic fertilizer starter packs were distributed to all participants.

Key Outcomes: 150+ farmers trained, 100 SRI demonstration plots set up, 80 vermi-compost units distributed, 30% average yield increase reported, 50 kitchen gardens established.