What if the stories hidden in old streets could shape the future of a city? For Adheena Ashfaque, a childhood surrounded by the living heritage of Mattancherry has grown into a mission to make Kochi’s history accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for everyone.
For over 12 years, Noufal Mahboob carried a simple but powerful idea: meaningful change begins locally. Today, through Local Sustainable Living, he has created a space where sustainability, livelihoods, creativity, and community come together under one roof.
Born into one of Kerala’s most marginalised tribal communities, Manikandan turned hardship into hope. As the first Paniya MBA, he is now working to ensure that education and opportunity reach every corner of his community.
Foundational literacy, digital access, and reimagining systems to ensure equitable and quality education for all.
Born into one of Kerala’s most marginalised tribal communities, Manikandan turned hardship into hope. As the first Paniya MBA, he is now working to ensure that education and opportunity reach every corner of his community.
A chance step into community work changed the course of Dimple Singh’s life. Today, through COHAS, she is building spaces where children and young people can learn, create, and imagine a better future.
Mini’s journey began outside the walls of conventional education. Today, in Wayanad, she is creating spaces where tribal children can discover their voices, preserve their heritage, and believe in new possibilities.
What began as a search for belonging led Aarthi to Kerala, where she transformed her experiences into a mission to nurture emotional well-being and life skills. Today, through the Olimalar Foundation, she is helping young people find confidence, connection, and hope.
George “Jutten” doesn’t just sing songs; he creates connection. From Fort Kochi’s busy streets to government school classrooms, his life’s work is helping people heal through music, empathy, and conversation.
When the urge to question meets the eagerness to learn and act, exceptional changes are born. Meet Kadeeja, a concoction of empathy, curiosity, and determination.
Ramya Sundararajan is someone who turned around her entire career to be of service to society. An idealistic teacher with clear perspectives on social structures, Ramya is a pleasure to talk with. Read on to sneak a peek into her early life, work, and vision.
A resilient and focused woman whose efforts have spurred hundreds of children to dream, Nasmina talks to aikyam about her life, dreams, and iLab.
aikyam fellows inspire actions on important & urgent needs of the planet and underserved communities.
