Since 1985
Development Association of Nagaland
Holistic empowerment of the indigenous communities of Nagaland
Coming up · 3 Sep
Nagaland & National Calendar
Mongmong (Mungmung)
Sangtam thanksgiving festival celebrated at the start of September.
Nagaland
Welcome to DAN!
DAN is committed to the holistic empowerment of the indigenous communities of Nagaland by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aptitudes needed to rise to the multifarious challenges of our times.
We strive to uphold fundamental rights, create opportunities for the most vulnerable, and foster self-reliance by enabling individuals and communities to take ownership of their challenges and cultivate solutions from within.
Programmes
Livelihoods
Enhancing income and resilience of subsistence farmers through sustainable agricultural practices. Combining traditional wisdom with climate-smart techniques.
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Close collaboration with educational institutions to facilitate learning for the most vulnerable children.
Learn MoreHealth
Improving healthcare outcomes through advancing knowledge, promoting health-seeking behaviors, and ensuring accessible, available, and affordable services.
Learn MoreDisability
Community-Based Rehabilitation outreach including sensitization, assistive devices, and livelihood initiatives.
Learn MoreChild Rights
Child protection interventions including Children's Parliament Initiative and mental health support.
Learn MoreWomen Empowerment
Economic empowerment, SHG formation, healthcare support, and representation in governance for indigenous Naga women.
Learn MoreSkill Development
Generating gainful livelihoods through skill training in local trades, agriculture, and income generation.
Learn MoreDisaster Relief
Guided by Humanity, Neutrality and Impartiality — providing nutrition, medicines, medical care, and temporary housing to victims.
Learn MoreTraining & Capacity Building
Residential training facility hosting career guidance, life skills, leadership, and teachers' training programmes.
Learn MoreFrom the Field
Current Activities
Latest updates from DAN's work across Nagaland.
Emergency Relief Distribution — Naginimora Flash Floods
The Development Association of Nagaland (DAN) carried out an emergency relief distribution on 11 August 2026 for households in Naginimora affected by severe flash floods. Essential relief materials were distributed to 150 most affected families in the affected location.
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Registered Address
DAN, Post Box 03, Bishop's House
Circular Road, Dimapur, Nagaland, 797112
DAN Office and Training Centre
DAN, Carmel HSS Campus, Chekiye Village
4th Mile, Chumoukedima, Nagaland, 797115
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