About Us
Akshara Livelihoods (originated in 2007) is an independent unit of Akshara network of Development Support Services. We extend professional livelihoods support to individuals and organizations working for development of poor sections of society, in the form of books, magazines, daily updates, field stations, programs, campaigns and consultancy. In our journey, we have worked with 100+ organizations, published 159 livelihood magazines, 9 books, 79 Yogakshemam influencing over 100 million families.
Recent Updates
Publications
Worked With
over 100+ organizations including UNDP, World Bank, Ministry Of Tourism, UN Women, Plan India , IIM A, Social Impact, The Tibet Fund and many more
Case Studies
About two years ago, we went to Vizag with the aim to visit and learnt about the various skill development centres being run by different organizations…..
This is a temporary school run by a Foundation adjoining a big under-construction gated-community in Bengaluru city and is known as ‘Tent School’…….
In 2009, We started for Ranchi to do an assessment of a project being implemented in the state of Jharkhand by a voluntary organization working for the elderly……
How We Can Help
- Building professional skills
- Facilitating replicable models, toolkits & products for use
- Offering professional opinion & affordable support
- Taking up programmes of importance that are currently not being addressed
- Setting up E-Services (Generic or Customized) for your organization
Work So Far
- Published 9 Books, 159 Magazines, 79 Yogakshemam, 5 Peoplogue on topics related to livelihoods
- Daily Livelihood Updates since April 2020
- Monthly Livelihood Magazines since November 2007
- Worked with 100+ organizations & field stations and 10+ long-term partnerships
Who We Help
We provide support to Institutions, Organizations & Entrepreneurs working in development sector (for poorer sections of society, in particular)
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Chief Mentor
Core Team
Our Vision
Akshara sees itself as a
leading contributor in
accelerating the pace of
professionalism in the
development (livelihoods)
sector.
Our Focus
- Poverty Reduction
- Tribal, Rural, Urban & Emerging (TRUE) Livelihoods
- Human & Social Development
- Vulnerable Groups & Communities
- Disaster Management
- Building Future Leaders & Mentors in the development (livelihoods) sector
Our Mission
Support & Sustain the availability of cost effective and reliable development support, including human resources.