Welcome!
The Living Roots Foundation is a non‑profit civil society organisation based in Shillong, established in March 2025 to advance sustainability, peace, and democratic participation across North‑East India. The Foundation is further registered with Niti Aayog (Government of India)
The Foundation's legal status as a non-profit allows it to operate in an independent manner while advancing its mission of sustainable, participatory change.
About
We work at the intersection of policy, community action, and human rights—bridging local knowledge with global expertise to deliver practical solutions. As an implementation partner, research hub, and advocacy platform, the Foundation combines rigorous policy engagement with grassroots initiatives to strengthen resilience, empower youth, and uphold human rights in the region.
Mission
Our mission is to translate community voices into systemic change by fostering inclusive policymaking, building capacities across sectors, and supporting peace processes in fragile contexts.
OUR APPROACH
Bridge local knowledge with global expertise to design practical, community‑centred solutions.
Combine research, advocacy, and implementation to deliver measurable impact.
Promote human development by ensuring communities across the North‑East have access to opportunities, dignity, and platforms to contribute meaningfully to shaping their future.
CORE SECTORS OF WORK
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Peacebuilding & Humanitarian Response
2
Policy Engagement & Global Partnerships
3
Capacity Building for Democratic Institutions
Our Initiatives
Disclosures
The Living Roots Foundation affirms its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of transparency, integrity, and accountability.
In collaboration with intergovernmental organisations, governments, civil society, and academic institutions, we maintain rigorous disclosure protocols that ensure all funding sources and programme activities are fully and accurately reported.
Our practices align with international norms and the exacting guidelines of our partners, reinforcing the trust placed in us and upholding our dedication to ethical governance and collaborative excellence.
