Community Events, Clubs

An abundance of technology has lead to a scarcity of human interactions and interconnectedness. Hasn't it?

Community Clubs aspires to bring people together regularly and

1. Increase the Number of interactions local communities/households have with each other
2. Improve the Quality of those interactions.

Clubs enable this by running community driven/led activities, and by bringing people together.

SUPPORTED BY

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 Network [TEN]

Facilitator: Mary Gracy (Tiny Entrepreneur)
Fee: Free (equipment and tools included)
The Lab: Fully equipped with all necessary tools, plus mentoring and peer learning support.
Language: Malayalam

Limited seats! Preference given to low-income, under-served households from Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and nearby areas.

Hands-on stitching sessions covering:

• Level 1: Saver — Learn to repair old or damaged clothes and everyday household items.
• Level 2: Maker — Upcycle fabric leftovers collected from boutiques into bags and pouches; learn screen printing to add value to your products.
• Level 3: Tiny Entrepreneur — Generate an income of ₹2,000–5,000/month through products you make and sell.
• Level 4: Role Model — Get support to set up your own hyperlocal Stitching Club and build your space and community in Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and nearby areas.

Cooking Club | Daily 2 PM - 6 PM (Except Mondays)

Part of Tiny Entrepreneurs Network [TEN]

Facilitator: Jasentha (Tiny Entrepreneur)
Fee: Free (equipment, tools, and raw materials included)
The Kitchen and Packaging: Fully equipped with all necessary tools, equipment, and raw materials, plus mentoring and peer learning support.
Language: Malayalam

Limited seats — preference given to low-income, underserved households from Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and nearby areas.

Hands-on cooking sessions covering:

• Level 1: Saver — Learn to make, store, and use everyday household staples — pickles, sauces, traditional recipes — instead of buying preservative-filled products from the market.
• Level 2: Maker — Make, pack, and share pickles, traditional snacks, jams, sauces, and chutney powders with friends and community.
• Level 3: Tiny Entrepreneur — Generate an income of ₹2,000–5,000/month through products you make and sell in local markets, households, and communities.
• Level 4: Role Model — Get support to set up your own hyperlocal Cooking Club and build your space and community in Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and nearby areas.

Dance Club | Saturday & Sundays 2 PM - 6 PM

Bharatanatyam - Movement & Expression

Facilitator: Aparna N (Tiny Entrepreneur)
Fee: Free
About the Sessions: A space to learn and experience Bharatanatyam together, through movement, rhythm, and expression.
Language: Malayalam

Limited seats — preference given to low-income, underserved households from Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, and nearby areas.

Upcoming Clubs

Science Club | Daily 2 PM – 6 PM (Except Mondays)

Inspired by MOSAIC

A space where children and teachers explore science by doing, asking questions, experimenting, and discovering together. Facilitator: Vidya; (Now hiring)

Carpentry Club | Daily 2 PM – 6 PM (Except Mondays)

Part of Tiny Entrepreneurs Network (TEN)

Hands-on carpentry sessions focused on learning basic woodworking and wood restoration skills through practice. Facilitator: (Now hiring)

Changemakers Club | Daily 4 PM – 5 PM (Except Mondays)

Part of aikyam school

Hands-on sessions and Q&A around all things social impact. Facilitator: Shemeer, aikyam fellows