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.
Change makers in Residence
We offer a collaborative & psychologically safe space for change makers working on social impact in Fort Kochi & Mattancherry.
Community 40
Works with Travellers, Locals to preserve the culture and history of Fort Kochi and Mattancherry by people together to observe, record, and understand the place and its people.
"We have been using aikyam Space for multiple purposes, from our internal meetings to full team monthly gatherings.
What really stands out is the space itself. It feels like an open home, making it a very comfortable place to spend time and work together."
Thudippu Foundation
Makes learning dance and other cultural art forms accessible to everyone. They do this through performances and learning spaces for artists.
Olimalar Foundation
Works with children and communities in Fort Kochi & Mattancherry to build confidence, emotional well-being, and life skills. They create safe spaces through sessions and programs where young people can learn, express, and grow.
"aikyam space felt like home because they truly let it be. They looked after us like family."
aikyam fellows
Work on important & urgent needs of the planet and underserved communities.Their areas of work include education, environmental conservation, poverty alleviation, public health, art & culture, etc. They help each other through peer learning, coaching, access to tools & resources, networking to transform their ideas into reality.
aikyam jobs
A not-for-profit initiative by aikyamfellows to match social impact organisations tackling inequality and climate change with the right talent.
aikyam school
aikyam school is a free, open forum for anyone working in the nonprofit sector in India. Ask anything: about compliance, finance, HR, PoSH, technology, fundraising, storytelling, team management, or anything else that comes up when you're building an organisation from the ground up.
PATTIC
PATTIC is a support and knowledge platform built for NGOs and civil society organisations in India. Its goal is to help social organisations become more transparent, legally compliant, and professionally managed.
OASIS
OASIS is a collaborative - tech for good ecosystem that helps social impact organisations, NGOs, and community initiatives use technology, open-source tools, and collaboration to solve real-world problems.
Make A Difference
MAD works with children in need of care and protection, supporting them through education, mentoring, and life skills. They build long-term support systems with volunteers to help children grow into independent adults and break the cycle of poverty.
"aikyam space offers unmatched positivity that creates a conducive environment for open conversations. We didn’t need to plan additional exposure activities for the participants—the space itself provided the inspiration."
Sana Fathima
A PhD research scholar in the Department of Sociology at the Delhi School of Economics. Her work focuses on the social and cultural history of radio broadcasting, explored through the memories of listeners. She is currently conducting extensive fieldwork in Kochi, where her research engages closely with local narratives and lived experiences.
"aikyam serves as a safe, comfortable, and intellectually nurturing space to work on my thesis and build connections with the local community"