Field visit to Mahila Kisan Sangathan Birkham (Dewal GP, Pithoragarh) Engaged with women farmers on goat rearing & community seed bank strengthening local livelihoods. Reviewed access to labour & Ayushman card & other entitlements—identifying gaps to ensure no one is left behind.

At Mahila Kisan Sangathan, Birkham (Dewal Gram Panchayat, Pithoragarh), our livelihood model is not just implemented : it is nurtured and sustained by women themselves. Our vision is clear to empower marginalized communities to lead, sustain and thrive with dignity. Sandeep Chachra

Supported by Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, ActionAid Association organized a district-level conference at KGBV , Hariharpur Rani, Shravasti focusing on increased enrolment, better retention, active SMCs, women's constitutional rights & prevention of child marriage. Khalid Chaudhry

Helping marginalized communities to navigate their path to legally access rightful entitlements supporting those who have lost their homes in disasters to rebuild their lives with dignity. Sandeep Chachra Khalid Chaudhry ActionAid Association

#DigitalEmpowerment #GirlsEducation At a Government School in Barabanki, ActionAid Association, with support from Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, conducted a Digital Literacy Training programme for 150 adolescent girls. The participants learned basic computer skills, how to

Science Exhibition Competition at KGBV Jamunaha & Hariharpur Rani, Shrawasti .Girls showcased models on drip irrigation, photosynthesis, Chandrayaan-3, solar system & more confidently explaining their concepts. Encouraging scientific learning and confidence among girls. Sandeep Chachra

Adolescent girls from Jay Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya, Hariharpur Rani, Shravasti visited Lucknow Science City for an exposure trip. With 230+ participants, they explored 60 hands on science exhibits sparking curiosity & strengthening scientific temper. Sandeep Chachra

3-day residential self-defence training underway in Shrawasti KGBVs for selected adolescent girls from three schools. 60 girls are being trained as Volunteer Master Trainers to lead and sustain self-defence initiatives in their schools. Sandeep Chachra

ActionAid Association, with the support of Aditya Birla Capital, organized a 3-day self-defense training at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya schools in Shrawasti, Uttar Pradesh. 60 adolescent girls took part in intensive sessions to learn practical self-defence skills, boost

Celebrate the power of women coming together. Women’s collectives become safe spaces for courage, leadership, and transformation. United, women challenge violence, strengthen livelihoods and become more resilient to crises and inequalities. They shape cities that are safe,

International Women’s Day was celebrated in Baluwakot, Pithoragarh with the participation of 160 women & 20 men. The programme raised awareness on women’s rights, equality, and empowerment and featured a street play, "Meri Zameen , Mera Adhikar" highlighting women’s land rights.

Celebrating Women’s Week to honour all women—celebrating the power, dreams and voices of women. Together for equality and empowerment. Happy International Women’s Day week! Sandeep Chachra Khalid Chaudhry

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Robertsganj, Sonbhadra with an awareness meeting on women’s rights, legal support and government welfare schemes, joined by officials, DALSA advocates and community HRDs. Sandeep Chachra Khalid Chaudhry ActionAid Association

Media Coverage Khalid Chaudhry ActionAid Association

On the occasion of International Women’s Day a Women’s Conference was organized in Jaunpur with participation from Machhlishahr, Sikarara and Madiyahu block. Around 610 women from 40 Gram Panchayats joined the programme to discuss women’s rights and empowerment.Sandeep Chachra Khalid Chaudhry

Adolescent girls from KGBV share their hearts on how they want their surroundings to feel — safe, equal and full of freedom to fly towards their dreams. Khalid Chaudhry Sandeep Chachra ActionAid Association

KGBV girls want a society that feels safe, equal, fair and constitutional — where everyone’s rights truly matter. Sandeep Chachra

#AdolescentMembers of ActionAid Association from Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, are sharing their powerful vision for a better society. In this video, these young leaders call for a world built on equal rights, #safety, and zero discrimination demanding

Strengthening education infrastructure in Jaunpur. ActionAid Association, with support from Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, inaugurated development work across 26 schools.150 participants including teachers, wardens & SMC members came together to support better learning spaces .

Different, not less every mind shines in its own way. Let’s celebrate inclusion, understanding and acceptance today. Spread awareness and show you care. A more inclusive world begins when we all share.