Get to know us

We are a nonprofit organization founded by the Paite tribes, united in our mission to preserve and promote our rich heritage and culture. Our platform serves as a vital space for collaboration, where we celebrate our traditions and ensure they are passed down to future generations. In addition to cultural preservation, we actively seek donations to support underprivileged individuals, enhance educational opportunities, and aid war victims within our communities. Through our collective efforts, we aim to create a positive impact, offering hope and assistance to those in need while fostering a deeper understanding of our unique cultural identity. Together, we strive to build a brighter future for all, rooted in the values and traditions that define us.

Our Mission

To offer support, mentorship and provide opportunities to the Paite tribe worldwide by sharing educational, cultural, social and spiritual resources.

Our Vision

To uplift, grow and serve the Paite diaspora in areas of education, career, culture, and economy.

Our team

PUNA is a non-profit whose members belong to the Paite tribes. PUNA members are immigrant workers, students and citizens from various fields.

The business and affairs of PUNA are managed by the Board of Directors who shall also be a team of Executive Committee consisting of a President , a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer from among the membership. To enhance the leadership roles & responsibilities are the additional team of commitees which includes Publicity & Information, Finance & Fundraising, Custom & Culture, Education, Media/Technology Leads respectively. All of which are volunteering work to promote and support of the tribe, Paite, that we are incredibly proud of.

President: kapzamang sonna

vICE PRESIDENT: Thawngza Thang Guite

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secretary: Niang Hangzo

TREASURER: Lydia Tombing Khuptong

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Publicity & Information TEAM:

nES THANG Phaipi
Biakthang Kawpsiam

Responsible for PUNA Logo, Merchandising, communication and data from global partners, press release etc.

Finance & Fundraising:

Lydia Tombing Khuptong
Niang Hangzo
Khumi Tonsing
Florence Lowe

The finance and fundraising committee will be led by the treasurer. The team is responsible to raise funds and liaison with events team for fundraising for PUNA Events.

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Custom & Culture:

Thawngza thang Guite
Donald Phaipi
Paulunmang Kawpsiam
Thangchinlal Khuptong

Officers of this team are responsible to plan events such as Annual conference, Kut and serve as cultural ambassadors of the Paite people. They will form Indongta who will guide Paite families through life events- birth, marriages and death.

education:

Sam Hauzel
Lian Shoute
David Neihguk
Chingboi Phaipi
S Tonsing
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This team will mentor and guide students help them navigate through admission process, internship, F1 visa etc.