Local communities coming together to learn, practice & share their skills. Stitching, Science, Reading, Dance, Cooking, Up-cycling, Gardening and more.
Local communities coming together to learn, practice & share their skills. Stitching, Science, Reading, Dance, Cooking, Carpentry, Up-cycling, Gardening and more.
Olimalar Foundation began with a simple idea: children need emotional support just as much as academic success. Today, the Kochi-based initiative uses storytelling, creativity, and life skills education to help young people grow with confidence and care.
Local communities coming together to learn, practice & share their skills. Stitching, Science, Reading, Dance, Cooking, Up-cycling, Gardening and more.
An abundance of technology has lead to a scarcity of human interactions and interconnectedness, hasn't it?
Community clubs and labs aim to bring people together on a regular basis. They also aid in the following:
Increase the frequency of interactions among local communities and households
Improve the quality of those interactions
aikyam space facilitates this by organising community-driven activities and fostering better connections among people.
Last Updated 02 June 2026
May Rewind
May at aikyam space was filled with learning, creativity, and community participation. From science, maths, dance, stitching, and cooking classes to NGO collaborations, volunteer meet-ups, and community events, the space brought people together to learn, share skills, build connections, and grow as a community.
June 1
2 PM–6 PM | Stitching Lab Stitching / Up-Cycling. Facilitated by Tiny Entrepreneur - Mary Gracy. This week’s stitching session focused on organising learners into different skill levels, from beginners to teachers. The group also discussed leadership responsibilities for an upcoming bag order, including quality checks and production planning. As skills grow, participants are gradually taking ownership of the learning process and preparing to handle larger production tasks together.
June 2
2 PM–6 PM | Stitching Lab Stitching / Up-Cycling. Facilitated by Tiny Entrepreneur - Mary Gracy.
June 3
2 PM–6 PM | Stitching Lab Stitching / Up-Cycling. Facilitated by Tiny Entrepreneur - Mary Gracy.
June 4
2 PM–6 PM | Stitching Lab Stitching / Up-Cycling. Facilitated by Tiny Entrepreneur - Mary Gracy.
June 5
2 PM–6 PM | Stitching Lab Stitching / Up-Cycling. Facilitated by Tiny Entrepreneur - Mary Gracy.
Local communities coming together to learn, practice & share their skills. Stitching, Science, Reading, Dance, Cooking, Carpentry, Up-cycling, Gardening and more.
Olimalar Foundation began with a simple idea: children need emotional support just as much as academic success. Today, the Kochi-based initiative uses storytelling, creativity, and life skills education to help young people grow with confidence and care.
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