Why Choose Us
PESCH is not just an implementing agency — it is a grassroots movement that has earned deep trust across some of the most remote and underserved tribal communities in Northeast India.
Deep Community Roots and Trust
With over 27 years of work in Manipur and neighboring regions, PESCH has built long-term relationships with tribal councils, women's groups, youth, and village elders. This trust ensures community participation, ownership, and sustainability in every initiative.
Proven Track Record in Sustainable Development
- Sustainable agriculture (SALT, kitchen gardens, agroforestry)
- GI-tagged produce promotion (Tamenglong Orange, Sibilong Naga Chilli)
- Livestock bank models
- Women and youth skill development
- Rural haats and market linkages
- Community education and forest protection
Holistic and Integrated Approach
- Livelihoods and natural resource management
- Women's empowerment and institutional building
- Climate adaptation and disaster resilience
- Education, child protection, and rights-based development
Focus on Indigenous Knowledge and Local Innovation
PESCH respects and revitalizes indigenous knowledge systems — in farming, forest conservation, or conflict resolution — acting as a catalyst for local innovation that helps communities use their traditional strengths to meet modern challenges.
Youth and Women as Drivers of Change
PESCH ensures that marginalized voices, especially women and youth, are central to village planning, project design, and implementation — resulting in higher empowerment, leadership, and long-term development outcomes.
Flexible, Scalable, and Collaborative
Whether piloting a new idea in one hamlet or scaling a proven model across districts, PESCH has the agility and grassroots capacity to adapt, replicate, and expand successful interventions through community-led mechanisms.