Transforming Displacement
into Dignity.
For over 30 years, Tribal Welfare Society has walked alongside the most marginalized communities of Northeast India — displaced, underserved, and underrepresented — turning shared pain into collective strength.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To uplift displaced and marginalized tribal communities through legal empowerment, vocational skill development, quality education access, and rapid relief assistance — restoring dignity and enabling self-sufficiency.
Our Vision
A Northeast India where every tribal community is economically self-sufficient, legally protected, and fully recognized as equal contributors to India's cultural and social fabric.
A Legacy Born from Crisis
In 1993, amidst widespread ethnic unrest and displacement crises in Northeast India, Tribal Welfare Society was founded in New Delhi by a group of deeply committed individuals who refused to look away. What began as informal relief distributions from a small office has since grown into a multi-state organization touching tens of thousands of lives.
In 2001, we established our Regional Office in Guwahati, Assam — positioning us at the heart of Northeast India's complex social landscape. From this base, we extend our arms into Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya, responding with speed and sensitivity wherever we are needed most.
Over three decades, we have fought for land rights in courtrooms, woven new livelihoods in artisan workshops, lit classrooms in remote villages, and packed relief trucks at midnight. Every action is guided by one unshakeable belief: that displaced people are not problems to be managed — they are communities to be honored.
Our Core Values
Dignity
Every person is inherently worthy. We restore dignity through opportunity, not charity.
Transparency
Full public accountability for every rupee collected and every life touched.
Community
Real change is only possible when communities lead their own transformation.
Justice
We will advocate, loudly and persistently, for what tribal communities are constitutionally owed.
Our Core Programs
Legal Advocacy
Constitutional rights education and legal representation for displaced tribal families.
Holistic Education
Scholarships and mentorship programs ensuring every tribal child gets quality education.
Relief & Rehabilitation
Rapid response to displacement crises: shelter, food, medical aid, and psychosocial support.
Vocational Empowerment
Handloom and craft training centers that transform traditional skills into sustainable businesses.
The People Behind the Mission
Be Part of the Change
Whether you want to donate, volunteer, partner, or simply stay informed — we welcome you. Every act of solidarity matters.
Registered Office
Plot 1, West Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi
Regional Office
102 Neehal Enclave, VIP Road, Guwahati, Assam 781036