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MITA Organic Food Processing 

The MITA Organic Food Processing initiative aims to improve the lives of recovered unemployed youth by providing training and establishing equitable markets for their products and by promoting safe and healthy food.  Support this initiative through financial contributions and prayer.   

Cause:

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Location

Mokokchung, Nagaland, India

Field Staff:

Suraj Komaravalli >

Local Partner:

Local Partner: Alempang Baptist Church (ABC) 

The Situation

In Mokokchung town, Nagaland in northern India, high rates of unemployment are badly affecting young people.  There are very few available jobs in the area, which means that students graduating from high school or college have very few options for work; their futures are bleak.  Many are struggling with mental health challenges and falling into addictions, because they feel they have no hope for a future.   In addition to the high unemployment rate, social unrest and other related problems are also on the rise.  

CBM’s partnership with ABC is providing structure, training, and opportunities for recovered unemployed youth to produce organic processed fruit and vegetable products so they can earn an equitable wage to augment their family’s income helping with basic needs such as food, clothing, and healthcare.  These new employment opportunities are giving them hope for a better future. 

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The MITA Organic Food Processing initiative aims to improve the lives of recovered unemployed youth by providing training and establishing equitable markets for their products and by promoting safe and healthy food.  Support this initiative through financial contributions and prayer.   

The Situation

In Mokokchung town, Nagaland in northern India, high rates of unemployment are badly affecting young people.  There are very few available jobs in the area, which means that students graduating from high school or college have very few options for work; their futures are bleak.  Many are struggling with mental health challenges and falling into addictions, because they feel they have no hope for a future.   In addition to the high unemployment rate, social unrest and other related problems are also on the rise.  

CBM’s partnership with ABC is providing structure, training, and opportunities for recovered unemployed youth to produce organic processed fruit and vegetable products so they can earn an equitable wage to augment their family’s income helping with basic needs such as food, clothing, and healthcare.  These new employment opportunities are giving them hope for a better future. 

How We Are Helping

Here are ways the MITA Organic Food Processing Initiative is impacting the lives of unemployed young people, along with their families in Mokokchung, Nagaland, India: 

1

Providing skills training    

Unemployed youth, many who are recovered addicts, who are interested in being involved with MITA are identified and organized where they receive training on how to process organic fruits vegetables, and spices into consumable products that are sold within their community and beyond. 

2

Providing Equipment

Food processing equipment and tools and provided by MITA so the young people can do their work and earn income for their family. 

3

Providing a space for products to be made and sold

Alempang Baptist Church, through the MITA organic food processing initiative, is providing space for the young people to do their work and is assisting them in establishing equitable markets for them to sell their products. 

The Impact of Our Work

Moarenba was once an alcoholic.  Although he has a B.Tech degree, he was still unable to secure an employment opportunity.  So, with his frustration increasing, he started drinking more and lost control of his life.  With the likelihood of becoming a successful individual with a good paying job becoming less and less, he lost all interest in searching for a decent Job.  He was frustrated and depressed.  With his new involvement in MITA, however, Moarenba has made a comeback in life and now has a positive outlook on life.  He is determined to work hard and now has hope for a better future.  He also wants to help others going through similar struggles as he did, to find meaningful and lasting work. 

This project aligns with these UN SDG’s:

#1 No Poverty
#8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
#12 Responsible Consumption and Production 

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“I had no profession and was helpless, but this initiative inspired me to have value within me.”

Moamenla

“My parents were quiet upset when I failed to have a job but, now they are happy to see me actively involved in the initiative.  I am ever grateful to God and to the initiative for giving me a meaning in my life.”

Rongsenkaba

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