IDR Hindi
  • Languages ▼

    • Samme Massar

    Samme Massar-Image

    Samme Massar is a communications developer who works on public relations at Faith Foundation, a nonprofit based in Shillong, Meghalaya. He is also a former IDR Northeast Media Fellow. A videographer with a deep love for storytelling, Samme believes that stories can lead to meaningful impact.


    Articles by Samme Massar

    a group of women in Meghalaya sitting on the floor packing chili powder--Meghalaya livelihoods
    Livelihoods
    July 10, 2026
    Why women dream of making chili powder in Meghalaya
    Women farmers in North Garo Hills helped in expanding the scope of a livelihoods programme through innovative ideas and community networks.
    by Samme Massar | 2 min read
    a man coaching a boys' football team--Shillong football club
    Youth
    June 12, 2026
    Children in Meghalaya dribble towards a better future
    A football club in Shillong is helping vulnerable children learn life skills and emotional resilience through the sport.
    by Samme Massar | 2 min read
    An LPG cylinder at a shop in Meghalaya--LPG crisis
    Rights
    April 7, 2026
    How the US–Iran war is disrupting LPG supply in Meghalaya and Tripura
    Mandatory Aadhaar e-KYC and power outages during storms are intensifying LPG supply issues in the northeastern states.
    by Hansatanu Roy, Samme Massar | 4 min read
    a digital sketch of Dr Carmo Noronha against a pale blue background--
    Diversity & Inclusion
    March 13, 2026
    IDR Interviews | Dr Carmo Noronha
    Nonprofit veteran and disability rights champion Dr Carmo Noronha explains the importance of collaboration in designing inclusive learning environments in Meghalaya.
    by Samme Massar | 2 min read
    close up shot of a hand holding up a silkworm--silkworm rearing in meghalaya
    Environment
    February 17, 2026
    Has climate change complicated silkworm rearing in Meghalaya?
    Women silk weavers in Meghalaya’s Ri Bhoi district continue their tradition of silkworm rearing even as they adapt to colder winters induced by climate change.
    by Samme Massar | 2 min read
    a woman in meghalaya walking through waist high bushes with taller trees in the background--forest walks
    Environment
    January 30, 2026
    Why mothers in Meghalaya take children along on forest walks
    Four mothers from a village in Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya, discuss why they share knowledge of plants, wild greens, and herbal medicine with their children.
    by Samme Massar | 2 min read
    three young boys on a hill near Laitmawsiang, Meghalaya--northeast india hiring
    Leadership & Talent
    January 27, 2026
    Hiring for the long run in Northeast India
    Funding constraints shape hiring in Mizoram and Meghalaya, prompting nonprofits to prioritise passion and train skills on the job.
    by Malsawmdawngliani Tara, Samme Massar | 6 min read
    the hand of a person placed on a wooden beam on an eri silk loom--eri silk
    Livelihoods
    January 9, 2026
    Women weavers find a solar way to Eri silk in Meghalaya
    In Meghalaya, Eri silk weavers are using solar-powered machines to increase production, reduce physical strain, and sustain livelihoods.
    by Samme Massar | 2 min read
    Women standing in a circle in a brightly lit room holding hands--counsellors
    Health & Well-being
    November 14, 2025
    Who counsels the children’s counsellors in Shillong?
    Counsellors working at a nonprofit in Meghalaya’s capital city speak about compassion fatigue and workplace well-being, and emphasise the need for therapist support groups.
    by Samme Massar | 2 min read
    Load More