ANMA Integrated Development Association (AIDA), the social and human development wing of Salesian of Don Bosco, Dimapur Province celebrated World NGO’s day at AIDA campus. The event marked the launch of new environment protection programme ‘Action for Protection of Environment in North East India Region’ (APENIR), emphasizing the crucial role NGO’s play in creating positive change in our society. The event showcased the dedication of AIDA towards environmental sustainability and renewable energy committing to make a difference in the state. Through the new programme the organization aims to raise awareness, engage the community and implement practical solutions to protect our environment. The event was graced with the presence of Smt. Tiakala Ao, Chief General Manager NABARD, Dimapur, as the special guest, Rev. Fr. Roy George SDB, the Executive Director-AIDA; Rev. Fr, Nebu Mathew SDB - Rector, Don Bosco, Dimapur; Dr. Abel - the Principal, Connerstone College, Dimapur the staff & students of Cornerstone College and the AIDA staff.
Rev. Fr. Roy George SDB, Executive Director welcomed the gathering on behalf of the management and staff and briefed about the importance of the day, the new programme and the theme of World NGO’s day 2024: “Building a sustainable future: the Role of NGOs in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”.
Rev. Fr. Nebu Mathew SDB, Rector Don Bosco congratulated the AIDA for their contribution and efforts over the years and also urged the participants to do their part to bring about possible changes and developments in the society.
Speaking on the occasion, special guest, Smt. Tiakala Ao, Chief General Manager. NABARD, Dimapur expressed her gratitude to AIDA for having inviting her on the auspicious event. She acknowledged NGOs and their staff as unsung heroes of the society and that it is very essential to take a moment to appreciate their contribution towards eradicating poverty, hunger, human rights issues and support towards the marginalized section. Their impacts, she said, goes beyond aid and services and are catalyst for pushing policies to change issues. She highlighted how NABARD collaborates with different NGOs to serve people in the interior regions. NGOs have always been one of the major partners to achieve NABARD’s developmental goals through the years. Launching AIDA’s new programme ‘Action for Protection of Environment in North East India Region’ (APENIR), she congratulated the team for the effort in setting smaller milestone in order to achieve the bigger goals and also urged the students to actively volunteer and take initiatives in such environmental protection programme and inculcate a sense of ownership and responsibility, which can be achieved by following simple rules in our daily lives. It is for the sake of the future of the younger generation as to why the environment should be conserved and protected. “Every action counts and together we can make the environment a better place to live in”, she added.
