Since 1993, Impulse NGO Network (INGON) has been addressing the interconnected challenges of unsafe migration and climate impact that contribute to human trafficking across the eight Northeastern states of India and parts of Southeast Asia. Through Impulse Social Enterprises (ISE), our hybrid social-impact model transforms this mission into action by supporting indigenous communities to preserve their traditional weaving and craft techniques. Under the brand Impulse Empower, we develop sustainable textiles that generate dignified livelihoods while strengthening
cultural and environmental resilience.
Over 74,000 human trafficking
survivors responded and reintegrated.
7,000 artisans
through a fair work and resilience market.
Traditional weaving and natural
dyeing models using Eri silk.
A sustainable trade ecosystem
that reinvests in social impact.
OUR IMPACT
Impulse Empower revives indigenous textile traditions through Eri Silk- an organic,
non-violent silk ethically produced by local
artisans.
Handcrafted and dyed with natural pigments
like turmeric and beetroot, each piece is a
tribute to slow fashion, celebrating the culture
and craftsmanship of local communities.
LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
More than 74,000 survivors of human trafficking have been supported and reintegrated through the Impulse Case Management Centre, ensuring long-term safety, rehabilitation, and access to justice.
Impulse Empower’s textile production creates fair and sustainable livelihoods for artisans and farmers, fostering ethical entrepreneurship and strengthening local economies. Every piece is crafted using ancestral weaving techniques, ensuring exceptional quality and durability while reducing environmental impact and safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations.
FASHION WITH PURPOSE
Impulse Empower is a movement that transforms fashion into a force for social change. By championing sustainable textiles and revitalizing traditional craft, it uplifts indigenous communities across the eight Northeastern states of
India and Southeast Asia.
Through the combined efforts of Impulse NGO Network (INGON) and Impulse Social Enterprises (ISE), the initiative combats human trafficking and labor exploitation while creating dignified economic opportunities. More than 7,000 artisans now earn sustainable livelihoods—preserving their heritage, strengthening their communities, and weaving resilience into every piece they create.
FASHION WITH PURPOSE
Impulse Empower is an initiative that transforms fashion into a tool for
social change, promoting sustainable textiles and supporting indigenous
communities in Northeast India and Southeast Asia.
Through Impulse NGO Network (INGON) and Impulse Social Enterprises
(ISE), the organization fights human trafficking and labor exploitation
while creating economic opportunities for over 7,000 artisans.
