Priyobondhu is a voluntary, non-profit organization based in Guwahati, Assam, India, founded by Archana Borthakur on 20th November 2015. The organization was established with a strong commitment to community development and driving meaningful social change.
Priyobondhu’s flagship initiative- the Integrated Program for the Welfare of Women and Children (IPWWC)- The program focuses on a range of welfare activities, including healthcare, education, nutrition, empowerment, and protection, aiming to uplift the community and provide sustainable solutions for those most in need. By focusing on the specific needs of women and children, the program strives to break the cycle of poverty and create lasting positive ..
The program’s primary goal is to eliminate child hunger and reduce the incidence of breakfast skipping by providing a wholesome, nutritious morning meal. Each breakfast includes a balanced variety of high-fiber, nutrient rich whole grains, fresh fruits, and dairy essential components of a child’s daily nutritional needs. A consistent, nourishing breakfast has been shown to improve cognitive function, enhance memory, boost attention spans ..
Through tailored vocational training programs and empowerment events, Priyobondhu equips marginalized women and girls with practical skills, fostering self confidence, financial independence, and long term resilience. These initiatives not only open avenues for income generation but also serve as catalysts for broader social change enabling women to reclaim their dignity, assert their rights, and become architects of their own ..
Natural disasters and calamities have long disrupted lives and livelihoods, leaving communities vulnerable and in urgent need of support. In response to such crises, we undertake swift and coordinated relief efforts by distributing essential food supplies to combat hunger, along with basic necessities, emergency preparedness kits, survival provisions, and healthcare services. Every year, Assam is severely impacted by catastrophic floods that sweep across its towns and villages, leaving behind widespread devastation. Entire communities are submerged, homes destroyed, livestock lost, and families left stranded. The humanitarian crisis that follows is marked by acute shortages of food, clean water, and basic necessities, placing the lives and dignity of countless people ..
Menstruation is an intrinsic and inevitable biological phenomenon experienced by adolescent girls and women worldwide. Despite its universality, it continues to be enveloped in cultural stigma and societal discomfort, often resulting in silence, misinformation, and neglect. At Priyobondhu, we recognize menstrual health as a critical component of women's health and human dignity, and advocate for its prioritization in public discourse and development agendas. Through this multi faceted intervention, Priyobondhu aims not only to improve menstrual hygiene but also to champion gender equality, bodily autonomy, and the right to health and education. By empowering girls and women to manage menstruation safely and confidently ..
The LOUDLY NO program is a holistic initiative aimed at educating girls and young women on the critical importance of personal boundaries and bodily autonomy. The core objective is to empower them to recognize reasonable, safe, and acceptable behaviour from others and to develop the confidence and clarity to respond assertively when those boundaries are violated.
The program fosters self-empowerment by reinforcing the right to say “No” - a fundamental step toward agency, respect, and safety. Through structured sessions, participants are trained in self defence techniques, and guided in building emotional and physical resilience.
LOUDLY NO also addresses the wider and pressing issue of sexual harassment its various ..
In a world where abundance often defines one’s standard of living, a stark contrast exists in the lives of countless individuals who continue to grapple with scarcity. Recognizing this disparity, we have established a Food, Clothing, and Educational Resource Bank- compassionate initiative inviting individuals to share a portion of their surplus to uplift those in need.
Our mission serves families ..
The CHETONA Project is a comprehensive community health initiative aimed at raising awareness and enhancing access to Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services and government schemes. The project’s central mission is to promote informed health practices, reduce mortality rates, and strengthen community participation in ensuring the well being of mothers and ..
Every day, we witness families grappling with the harsh realities of poverty, where even providing a single meal can be a struggle let alone affording school essentials. For many children, the dream of education takes a backseat to more immediate needs, leaving them at risk of falling behind or dropping out altogether.
To address this gap, our initiative ‘School Kit for a Child’ aims ..
The Garden Cultivation and Management Initiative is a hands on environmental education program designed to involve both children and women from the community. The objective is twofold: to enhance awareness about sustainable agriculture and ..
The dreaded disease Cancer affects one and all of us in multiple ways, and the devastating impact that cancer has on individuals, families and communities stays forever. Most of the time it is seen that people ignore and tend to get away from the thought or word Cancer. This act of ..
Daily we come across many families who struggle to feed themselves and have a difficult time providing the school essentials to their school going children which is essential to academic success. Education has always been in the backseat due to other greater family ..
Liberating women and bringing smiles to the faces of deprived children
Improving standard of life and economic welfare of people living in slums and remote rural areas
Archana Borthakur is a distinguished Indian social activist, acclaimed writer, and visionary entrepreneur hailing from Assam. From her earliest years, she exhibited an innate sense of empathy and a profound commitment to public ..