Olimalar's founder realised how much she'd have benefited from these lessons growing up
“I realised how much I would have benefited from these lessons growing up.”Aarthi Veerupillai, founder of the Olimalar Foundation
The Ultimate Guide to aikyam space for August 2026
Local communities coming together to learn, practice & share their skills. Stitching, Science, Reading, Dance, Cooking, Up-cycling, Gardening and more.
The Ultimate Guide to aikyam space for July 2026
Local communities coming together to learn, practice & share their skills. Stitching, Science, Reading, Dance, Cooking, Up-cycling, Gardening and more.
The Ultimate Guide to aikyam space for June 2026
Local communities coming together to learn, practice & share their skills. Stitching, Science, Reading, Dance, Cooking, Up-cycling, Gardening and more.
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.
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Olimalar's founder realised how much she'd have benefited from these lessons growing up
“I realised how much I would have benefited from these lessons growing up.”Aarthi Veerupillai, founder of the Olimalar Foundation
A student made a whole tote bag on her own for the first time
“At first, I didn't know how to stitch. Today, I made this bag on my own.”One of
A dance student never expected to be dancing at this age
“I never thought I'd be able to dance at this age. I have great fun learning a new
An attendee is slowly realising how necessary these conversations are
“It is a very nice space to open up. Maya is very open and kind. I'm not used
A PhD researcher works on her thesis at aikyam space
“aikyam serves as a safe, comfortable, and intellectually nurturing space to work on my thesis and build connections with the
Make A Difference found the positivity made extra activities unnecessary
“aikyam space offers unmatched positivity that creates a conducive environment for open conversations. We didn’t need to plan additional
Olimalar Foundation says aikyam space felt like home
“aikyam space felt like home because they truly let it be. They looked after us like family.”Olimalar Foundation
Community 40 uses aikyam space for meetings and monthly team gatherings
“We have been using aikyam Space for multiple purposes, from our internal meetings to full team monthly gatherings. What really
Ecosystem Building
CDF STEM Femme Residency
Tools for Storytelling residency where CDF fellows learned website-building in a warm, women-centred, safe space.
ARPO Team Workshop
aikyam’s workshop with ARPO to nurture shared values, reflective practice, and a stronger sense of collective purpose.
TinkerSpace Meetup
A day-long planning meetup to reflect, dream up next steps, and shape the maker space’s future.
Awaaz Leadership Labs Workshop
This 3-day workshop brought together young legal minds to explore justice, inclusion, and climate consciousness.
Arts & Culture
The Ultimate Guide to aikyam space for March 2026
Local communities coming together to learn, practice & share their skills. Stitching, Science, Reading, Dance, Cooking, Carpentry, Up-cycling, Gardening and more.
Dil Se | Art Therapy
An expressive arts session with Cristelle Hart Singh to explore emotions through colour, movement, and play.
Youth & Children
All-Women Tech Workshop
Two teams of young coders from Sajhe Sapne and Udyami Tech come together to learn FOSS tools that could help amplify social impact
MAD’s Leadership Circle
Leadership lab for social change leaders to review progress, celebrate successes, address challenges, and plan for the future.
MAD’s Self-Support Group
Make A Difference’s aftercare Self-Support Group meet for youth leaving child care institutions.
Gender Justice
CDF STEM Femme Residency
Tools for Storytelling residency where CDF fellows learned website-building in a warm, women-centred, safe space.
Hard Conversations
A circle for queer folks in Kochi to practise compassionate listening, navigate conflict, and talk through the hard stuff together.
Designing Spaces through A Queer Lens
A cosy discussion on what makes spaces truly queer-friendly, from design choices to culture and care.