Independent to Interdependent Communities
An Open Space in Fort Kochi — From scarcity to abundance of meaningful human interactions.
What is happening
Community program brings learning and conversations together
Community members came together at space for a day of learning, creative activities and conversation. Children took part in learning and creative sessions, while women joined a workshop focused on skills and livelihood opportunities. The program was designed to increase participation at the space, support children’s learning, and help women connect with each other and explore new possibilities.
Preparing the space for a community gathering
The team started preparing aikyam Space for an upcoming community program designed to bring people together. The gathering is planned as a space for community members to participate, get to know one another better, and gradually feel more connected to the space as their own.
Stitching team reviews designs, stock and upcoming stalls
The stitching team met to review current bag designs, rework a few of them, and plan a minimum stock level for regular sales. The discussion also covered upcoming events and stalls, production needs, and the financial side of preparing and selling the products.
Community students practice for an upcoming program
Community students came together for dance practice ahead of an upcoming program at aikyam Space. The sessions are also creating more time for the group to learn together, support one another, and build stronger connections through regular practice.
Community Clubs
Stitching Club
Mon–Sat, 2–6 PM · Free
In Malayalam
Curiosity Club
Mon–Sat, 2–6 PM · Free
In Malayalam, English.
Reading Club
Mon–Sat, 2–6 PM · Free
In Malayalam, English
Dance Club
Sat–Sun, 2–6 PM · Free
In Malayalam
Cooking Club
Paused · resuming October
In Malayalam
Partners
Stories
Open Spaces for Good
Aparna needed a room to teach dance in, and our office sat mostly empty at weekends — so we opened it. Then came Mary with her stitching, and others with their recipes, until our own team was working in smaller and smaller rooms. Here is how that became Open Spaces for Good, and how you might open a space of your own.
Stamping Through Time
A spectacular blend of theatre, music, dance, and powerful rhythmic footwork, Chavittu Nadakam is one of Kerala’s most distinctive performing arts traditions. Here is the tale of how it reflects the rich cultural heritage and collective memory of Kerala’s coastal communities.
Lighting the Way
Like a flower reaching for light, every child deserves the chance to bloom. Through Olimalar Foundation, a small team in Kochi is empowering children with the confidence, emotional strength, and life skills to shine both in school and beyond.
Why aikyam space?
To create an abundance of human interactions and interconnectedness in local communities.
Where we are
aikyam space, Fort Kochi.Open the map
Up to 25–35 participants