I have rarely come across such in-depth support sessions for NGOs. A mentoring program that takes the time to understand the organisation and its activities is incredibly valuable, says Nasmina Nasir, founder of iLAB India.
For Sharon, Hiba and Shana, who attended the Tools for Storytelling residency at aikyam space, the experience went beyond the learning of creating websites and storytelling.
Shemeer's workshop for the ARPO team helped them gain important insights on establishing a strong value system from collective wisdom.
A bunch of people, extremely interested in solving for the betterment of society using law and justice, came together at aikyam space to think through their journeys of creating impact.
Queers Out and About - Kochi hosted their first session of Hard Conversations at aikyam space in February.
The day-long strategic planning session by TinkerSpace looked at both next steps for the maker space as well as a vision for its future.
Young legal minds are shaping justice, and aikyam space is hosting a 3-day workshop with Awaaz Leadership Labs to support their journey. From climate-conscious lawyering to inclusive legal education, this gathering fosters bold ideas, leadership, and meaningful change in the legal space.
What started out as a discussion on making work spaces & public spaces in Kochi queer-friendly ended with unpacking everything from what it means to be queer to what creating truly inclusive spaces means.
From sun-filled rooms that sparked creativity to thoughtfully designed spaces that nurtured collaboration, our induction day exemplified how the right environment can amplify the impact of purpose-driven initiative.
Two teams of young coders from Sajhe Sapne and Udyami Tech come together to learn FOSS tools that could help amplify social impact
With one of the largest youth populations in the world, India holds immense potential for societal change. The question is: How can the youth step up, what opportunities are available to them, and how can they be empowered to make a difference?
At the discoverability workshop, changemakers learned about intentionally working on content, and the tech tools they could use to tell their stories better.
Be a part of aikyam fellows' Tech for Climate Action Residency, that starts in November. This series of free 5-day workshops will be open to NGO staff as well as skilled volunteers.
Make A Difference held a Self-Support Group meeting at aikyam space in August. The event helps support young adults transitioning out of child care institutions
I recently had the privilege of attending a performance by Sumanta Das Baul and his ensemble at Nosh Haus in Fort Kochi.
On 22nd and 23rd June, a group of vibrant Bauls from Shantiniketan, West Bengal will come together in Kochi to sing songs of love, passion, mysticism and freedom.
Stories of change from this year's Khojis, presented at the Voice of Khoji finale event
