An abundance of technology has lead to a scarcity of human interactions and interconnectedness. Hasn't it?
aikyam space clubs aspires to bring people together regularly and
- Increase the number of interactions local communities have with each other
- Improve the Quality of those interactions.
We do this by running community driven activities, clubs to bring people together and nurture moments of being together.
Samagata Foundation
Samagata is a non-profit that supports projects and ideas that bring value to society. Working across areas including science, culture, art, technology, and education with a specific focus on creating public commons, institutions, and community spaces.
Stitching Club | Daily 2 PM - 6 PM (Except Mondays)
Part of Tiny Entrepreneurs Alliance [TEA]
Facilitated by: Mary Gracy (Tiny Entrepreneur)
Fee : Free (including equipments, tools, etc) Limited seats - preference to low income, underserved households from Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and nearby areas.
The Lab: Has all the necessary tools, equipments needed with mentoring and peer learners.
Hands-on stitching sessions that will cover the following:
- Level 1: Saver - Learn how to repair old/damaged clothes and everyday household items.
- Level 2: Maker - Upcycle Leftovers collected from boutiques to beautiful, functional, sustainable bags, pouches. Screen Printing techniques to make your products more valuable.
- Level 3: Tiny Entrepreneur - Generate Income of 2K-5K INR/month through products you make, sell.
- Level 4: Role model - Receive support to set up your own Hyper Local Stitching Club and build your space, community in Fort Kochi, Mattancherry & Nearby areas.
Cooking Club | Daily 2 PM - 6 PM (Except Mondays)
Part of Tiny Entrepreneurs Alliance [TEA]
Facilitated by: Jasentha (Tiny Entrepreneur)
Fee : Free (including equipments, tools, raw materials, etc) Limited seats - preference to low income, underserved households from Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and nearby areas.
The Kitchen and Packaging: Has all the necessary tools, equipments, raw materials needed with mentoring and peer learners.
Hands-on cooking sessions that will cover the following:
- Level 1: Saver - Instead of buying bottled preservative filled products from the market - Learn how to make, store and use everyday household food needs like Pickles, Sauces, Traditional recipes.
- Level 2: Maker - Make, Pack and Share with friends and community. Pickles, Traditional Snacks, Jams, Sauces, Chutney Powders.
- Level 3: Tiny Entrepreneur - Generate Income of 2K-5K INR/month through products you make, sell in the local market, households, communities.
- Level 4: Role model - Receive support to set up your own Hyper Local Cooking Club and build your space, community in Fort Kochi, Mattancherry & Nearby areas.
Dance Club | Saturday & Sundays 2 PM - 6 PM
Bharatanatyam - Movement & Expression
Facilitated by: Aparna N (Tiny Entrepreneur)
Fee : Free. Limited seats - preference to low income, underserved households from Fort Kochi, Mattancherry and nearby areas.
A space to learn and experience Bharatanatyam together, through movement, rhythm, and expressions.
Upcoming Clubs
Science Club | Daily 2 PM - 6 PM (Except Mondays)
Inspired by MOSAIC
A space where children & teachers explore science by doing, asking questions, experimenting, and discovering together | Facilitated by: Vidya, Now Hiring
Carpentry Club | Daily 2 PM - 6 PM (Except Mondays)
Part of Tiny Entrepreneurs Alliance [TEA]
Hands-on carpentry sessions focused on learning basic wood restoration, woodworking skills through practice | Facilitated by: Now hiring
Changemakers Club | Daily 4 PM - 5 PM (Except Mondays)
Part of aikyam school
Hands-on sessions, Q&A around all things Social Impact | Facilitated by: Shemeer, aikyam fellows
If you’re based in Fort Kochi or Mattancherry, we’d like to hear from you.