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FLAT Mizoram Relocates, Boosts Youth Support, Faces Funding Gaps

5/27/2026

Summary

FLAT Expands Outreach

FLAT Mizoram shifted activities from Aizawl to Lunglei to reach underserved districts.
It was co-founded in 2015 by a social-work graduate and K. Zothanpuii of Bosco Institute.
Its Ka Thiante In program runs a listening room where youths discuss struggles openly.
FLAT provides one-on-one listening, group chats and mentoring but no clinical therapy, aiding healing.
Funding, mentors and acceptance from churches and community groups remain difficult, especially for the women-founded nonprofit.

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Youth Involve Professionalises

Youth Involve, run by Bosco Institute, gave the nonprofit early mentorship and capacity support.
Bosco, Roots to Branches and the National Foundation for India now fund its expanded work.
Management says a clear brand is vital as the nonprofit re-examines its vision, mission and strategy to blend its original identity with a professional structure.
Co-founder Malsawmdawngliani Tara says the group must professionalise while preserving its nimble, women-led, human-centred character.

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FLAT Expands Outreach

FLAT Mizoram shifted activities from Aizawl to Lunglei to reach underserved districts.
It was co-founded in 2015 by a social-work graduate and K. Zothanpuii of Bosco Institute.
Its Ka Thiante In program runs a listening room where youths discuss struggles openly.
FLAT provides one-on-one listening, group chats and mentoring but no clinical therapy, aiding healing.
Funding, mentors and acceptance from churches and community groups remain difficult, especially for the women-founded nonprofit.

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