Zeinorin Angkang is an Entrepreneur and Kofi Annan Changemaker 2021.
She is an indigenous woman from the Tangkhul Naga Tribe of India with a strong commitment to eradicate extreme poverty and champion the cause of Indigenous people. She founded her own company Hill Wild where they are working to transform the lives of indigenous marginalised farmers of North East India through entrepreneurship.
Hill Wild is a story of two people with a common love for food and a noble vision for Ukhrul in Manipur. Hill Wild started in the winter of 2017 when Zeinorin and Leiyolan decided to venture into the food sector that truly aims at uplifting farmers, artisans and transforming Ukhrul, their native place. Since then Hill Wild has produced chocolates infusing it with locally found nuts and fruits taking a spin on this decadent confectionery. There have been a lot of Challenges being located in a remote corner of Northeast Manipur but Hill Wild has been pushing relentlessly along with the local people involved in this transformative chain.
Hill Wild now works with 200 farmers not only for chocolates but also for spices and dried fruits. Hill Wild is proud of Ukhrul and sees itself as a key player in transforming it.