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Our Mission

At Impulse Social Enterprises, our compass is set towards crafting textiles and cultivating resilient markets to ensure sustainable livelihoods for the underserved 7000 artisans.

 

Simultaneously, we remain steadfast in our commitment and continue to reinvest in the social impact of 30,000 artisans of the mother organization Impulse NGO Network in eight northeastern India states, Innovation that champions the universal rights of all, with a special focus on our artisans.

Our Vision

We are working to create a world where fashion and sustainability co-exist, where livelihoods are created for indigenous artisans in the Eastern Himalayan Belt.

The new era of slow fashion

is here and we are

making fashion a force for good.

What We Do

Impulse Empower combines the passion and legacy of Impulse NGO Network a 37 year old non-profit supporting 30,000 artisans and Impulse Social Enterprises a 18 year old hybrid for-profit company that is fostering economic independence through

home- based entrepreneurship and creating resilient markets for 7,000 highly skilled indigenous artisans in the Eastern Himalayan belt to prevent unsafe migration eventually leading to human trafficking.

Meet Our Artisans

Empowering Indigenous Artists

The artisans of Impulse Empower, belong to various Indigenous tribes spread across the eight states of northeast India. These women have learned a centuries-old tradition of indigenous knowledge and skill that have been inherited over the generations. Impulse Empower works to preserve these traditions.

 

The Artisan Craft

The fabric woven by these women artisans is not only made with traditional hand-looms, it is woven using traditional weft and warp techniques and timeless designs that are unique to their individual tribes. Even the colors and combinations of them used in their designs are typical of their tribes. All we do with this traditional fabric is adapt it to modern apparel and accessories, that too, using other local tribe artisans. Together, we not only produce eclectic ethnic products from northeast India, we also help in keeping the centuries-old craft of hand-weaving alive and flourishing.

 

The Artisan Life

The artisans of Impulse Social Enterprises lead complex lives, and are always multi-tasking between managing their homes, helping out their parents and/or spouses, and topping up their family income by weaving textiles for Impulse Empower in their spare time.

The added income not only helps their family, and helps prepare future generations for the future, it also provides our artisan women with a safe working environment to further their own professional dreams and individual skills.

Sustainable Fashion

Impulse Empower Eri Textile
Eri Handwoven textiles are steeped in tradition. Slow fashion from eight Northeastern States of India, rooted in indigenous pride, brings unique designs, natural dyes, and a social impact. Eri textiles are durable, hand-spun, and hand-woven.

Ethical and Environmentally Conscious Eri silk is considered organic and non-violent. It keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It’s naturally dyed, supporting local communities and preserving Indigenous traditions.

OUR   IMPACT    ECOSYSTEM

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IMPULSE NGO NETWORK (INGON)

Impulse NGO Network (INGON), a 37 year old organization originating from the vibrant landscapes of North-East India, was founded in 1993 by Hasina Kharbhih  with a mission to combat the challenges of people on the move unsafe migration, exploitation, and human trafficking.

IMPULSE EMPOWER INCUBATION HUB

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LAM LYNTI RESORT

Lam Lynti Resort stands as a beacon of hope and progress for the vibrant and diverse communities of eight northeastern states of India. It has been meticulously crafted with a noble purpose in mind—to combat human trafficking and various pressing social issues.

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JOURNEY WITH PURPOSE (JWP)

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“Journey with Purpose,” an initiative that brings together a community of impact-driven philanthropists and innovators with a vision to scale impulse model innovation and drive new solutions forward by addressing climate change and unsafe migration.

Let's Connect

Contact Us

Address

Block 4 Riatsamthiah, Shillong

Meghalaya, India 793001

Phone

91-3643560052

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