Who We Are
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
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)
Our Key Consulting Areas
01. Visioning Support
02. Project Design Support
03. Livelihoods Scoping Support
Visioning, Planning & Building for organizations and individuals looking to constribute in the livelihoods development sector
Building Design & Strategy for projects being developed by organisations in our areas of expertise
Analysis & Support through LEAPs, Value-chains, Subsectors and Livelihoods Systems understanding
04. Learning Support
05. Long-Term Support
06. Project Assessment Support
Learning Support through need assessment, modules, training of trainers, skill-building, knowledge management etc.
Long-term Support Partnerships with large national & international organizations, Government projects & programs, Field Partnerships with NGOs
Project Assessment Support in assessing pre-project situation, viability, processes, systems, legal structures, progress & results
07. Management Support
08. Human Resources Support
09. E-Services Support (Generic & Customized)
Management Support in Institutional, HR, Projects etc, through process and implementation management
Professional Support through members of Akshara & their areas of expertise as well as building skill capacity of individuals in the development sector.
Providing Support to organizations in both generic e-services as well as services customized for their organisation
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.
Books
We have published 9 books related to development (livelihoods) sector
- Livelihoods Lens Volume I
- Livelihoods Lens Volume II
- Understanding Livelihoods on Ground Volume I
- Understanding Livelihoods on Ground Volume II
- Understanding Livelihoods on Ground Volume III
- Yogakshemam
- Yogakshemam Volume II
- Stories: Stories on Livelihoods
- Mathanam
Monthly Livelihood Magazines
We have published Monthly Magazines on Livelihood Updates since November 2007 totalling to over 159 in number that are available to be subscribed on our website livelihoods.net.in
Daily Livelihood Updates
We have published Daily Livelihood Updates since April 2020 in the form of posts on our website livelihoods.net.in totalling to over 354 in number and counting.
Chief Mentor
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
