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.
Samme Massar
Samme Massar is an IDR Northeast Media Fellow, 2025–26. He is a communications developer who works on public relations at Faith Foundation, a nonprofit based in Shillong, Meghalaya. He is also a videographer with a deep love for storytelling, and believes that stories can lead to meaningful impact. In his free time, Samme enjoys playing and watching football.
Articles by Samme Massar
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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