Community-led programs across health, livelihoods, resilience, and well-being

AKINCHAN conducted an extensive survey to understand climate change impacts on farming communities and identify intervention needs.

• Assessment of landholding, crop patterns, and farming practices.
• Identified need for training, solar fencing, and cold storage.
• High interest in poultry and fisheries as allied livelihoods.
• Findings will guide future livelihood and climate-resilience programs.

Recognizing the overlooked impact of floods on livestock, AKINCHAN conducted a dedicated livestock feed distribution camp.

• 250 flood-affected families benefited.
• 4 tonnes of livestock feed distributed.
• Materials donated entirely in kind.
• This initiative restored hope and protected livelihood assets of rural families.

In response to devastating floods in Assam, AKINCHAN organized a day-long flood relief program to support families affected by displacement and loss.

• 110 beneficiary families supported.
• Distribution of rice, chira, muri, salt, oil, biscuits, and drinking water.
• Strong coordination with local community leaders.
• The initiative provided immediate relief and emotional reassurance to families facing extreme hardship.

A one-day training program was organized in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, Government of Assam.

• 30 fish farmers trained.
• Focus on climate-smart and sustainable aquaculture.
• Practical demonstrations and interactive sessions.
• Participants showed strong interest in adopting the recommended practices.

AKINCHAN implements a long-term HIV/AIDS prevention project supported by Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS).

• Approximately 1,400 high-risk group individuals reached.
• Peer-led outreach, STI services, HIV testing, and ART linkage.
• Strong focus on rights, dignity, and stigma reduction.
• The project has achieved high retention, treatment adherence, and community empowerment.

AKINCHAN conducted multiple mindfulness and meditation programs for students and children to promote mental well-being.

• Engineering students trained in stress management.
• Mindfulness programs for orphaned children.
• Improved emotional regulation, focus, and confidence.
• These programs foster long-term mental health awareness and resilience.