26/03/2025
The small gatherings of women in the later part of 1975 laid the foundation for what eventually became the Arunachal Pradesh Women’s Welfare Society (APWWS). These informal discussions, driven by a shared concern for women’s rights, education, and social issues, gradually evolved into a structured organization.
Individuals in the Photo:
Standing (Left to Right):
• Mrs. Yade Riba (wife of Chimo Riba)
• Yajen Gara
• Late Yage Kena
• Yagi Doni
• Yabi Doke
• Shri Chimo Riba
Sitting (Left to Right):
• Mrs. Jome Riba (wife of Yimar Riba)
• Late Lomte Riba
• Kenyir Ringu
• Yadek Gadi
• Yaken Kena
Acknowledgment:
Some spouses actively supported their partners in the early stages for the laid down organization’s formation. We acknowledge their contributions with gratitude.
Note: Help us identify some individuals in the photo whom we couldn’t recall.
Gathering Place: A-Sector, Naharlagun (Cinema Hall)
Photo Courtesy: Kenyir Ringu, Chief Advisor, APWWS (CEC), and a founding member of APWWS
