About Us
Manipur North Economic Development Association
MANEDA drives positive change by empowering vulnerable communities, advancing equality, and fostering sustainable development through education, health, and livelihood opportunities.
Manipur North Economic Development Association (MANEDA) is a registered non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Senapati District, Manipur. Founded in 1991 by Mr. T. Peter Rangnamei, MANEDA envisions a society free from poverty, where every individual can live with dignity.
We work with vulnerable and marginalized communities through rights-based and participatory approaches, focusing on education, health, livelihood, gender equity, disability rights, and youth empowerment.
Registered under the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989, MNEDA has a strong governance structure and a committed team, we collaborate with Central and State Government ministries, national partners like Childline India Foundation, Azim Premji Foundation, and Tata Trusts, and international donors such as Light for the World, IGSSS, ActionAid, Liliane Fonds, Women’s Asia Fund, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Terre des Hommes, and Omega Resilience Awards (ORA).
Our work spans over 669 villages in Senapati District, integrating community-driven development, intersectoral partnerships, and long-term sustainability. MANEDA is also recognized for its grassroots engagement and deep trust within local communities, striving every day to create an inclusive and equitable society.
Our Vision
We envision a society free from poverty in which every person can exercise his/her rights to lead a dignified life.
Our Mission
Our mission is to transform the lives of society's most vulnerable by addressing the root causes of hardship. We strive to eradicate poverty by empowering the youth and creating pathways to stability through improved education, health, and livelihood opportunities.