About Us
Socio-Economic Development Association (SEDA)
SEDA empowers vulnerable communities through peacebuilding, education, livelihoods, relief, and women’s empowerment, helping people build resilience, dignity, and sustainable futures.
Socio-Economic Development Association (SEDA) is a community-based organization established in 2019 under the aegis of the Manipur Baptist Convention. SEDA works with vulnerable and marginalized communities across Manipur to promote peace, resilience, and sustainable development. Our programs focus on peacebuilding, humanitarian relief, education, child development, livelihoods, food security, women’s empowerment, and environmental care. We work closely with communities to strengthen local capacities and community-based institutions. Special attention is given to women, children, internally displaced persons, and families affected by conflict and hardship. Through inclusive and community-led approaches, SEDA strives to create opportunities for recovery, dignity, and self-reliance. Our work is rooted in compassion, justice, equality, and peaceful coexistence.
Our Vision
To promote equality of life through peace, justice, and sustainable livelihoods for all communities in Manipur and beyond.
Our Mission
To promote peace and sustainable development while providing humanitarian, educational, health, and social support to vulnerable communities, while fostering dignity, harmonious coexistence, environmental care, and community empowerment.