A comprehensive analysis reveals the pressing need for a paradigm shift in India’s approach to women’s economic participation. Currently, women face the “double burden,” juggling unpaid domestic work with outside employment, which often goes unrecognized in official records. Statistics from India’s first National Time Use Survey in 2020 underscore this disparity: 81.2% of women are…
In partnership with the National NGO Confederation, the Cultural Academy for Peace successfully facilitated the distribution of sewing machines to 43 women entrepreneurs. This significant event took place at the Shanthibhavan Auditorium on October 10, 2023, marking the second phase of our empowering initiative. The program commenced with the honourable Ward Counsellor, Ms. Bindhu Shivan,…
We celebrated Sri Krishna Jayanthi at Shanthi Bhavan on September 6, 2023, with great enthusiasm. Sri Krishna Jayanthi, also known as Janmashtami, is a Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala and across India to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, who is considered the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. In Kerala, this festival holds great significance,…
A digital literacy initiative was organized on Koramkotta Island in conjunction with the second phase of the digital literacy program. This program was conducted by the Cultural Academy for Peace, with the cooperation and participation of 11th and 12th-grade students from Matha Nagar Public School in Kadavanthra, along with their teachers. Initially, the interns provided…
On the 25th of August 2023, the Cultural Academy for Peace marked the occasion of Onam with vibrant festivities under the banner of “Aarppo 2023”. The event, which took place at the Shanthibhvan residence, witnessed an array of engaging performances by children, adding an extra layer of delight to the celebrations. Distinguished by the presence…
In a collaborative effort to enhance skills and promote financial independence through employment, the National NGO Confederation and the Cultural Academy for Peace organized a sewing machine distribution event for 70 women entrepreneurs. The event took place on Wednesday at 3 pm in the Shanthi Bhavan Auditorium. The inauguration was conducted by Mr. Joshy John,…
In a remarkable display of unity and support, various women’s organizations came together near the High Court at Vanchi Square to protest and show solidarity for the people of Manipur, who have been grappling with recent riots and unrest. We organised the event with the primary objective of fostering peace in Manipur and putting an…
The “Summer Splash” two-day vacation camp held at Shanthi Bhavan emerged as a revitalizing, educational, and joyful encounter for its residents on 15 th and 16 th of May 2023. Orchestrated by the Cultural Academy for Peace, the camp provided a platform for self-expression and the augmentation of creative aptitude through arts, yoga, and dance.…
The power of collective action in bringing accessible healthcare and relief to the residents of Shanthi Bhavan In a collaborative endeavour, the Cultural Academy for Peace partnered with the IMA Women’s Wing Kochi to organize a commendable Medical Camp at Shanthi Bhavan on 5th March 2023. Esteemed medical practitioners including Dr. Mariya Varghese, Dr. Shantha…
In observance of the UN International Day Against Gender-Based Violence, a collaborative workshop took place as part of the 16 Days of Activism amid November 25th to December 10th. The event was a joint effort between the District Legal Service Authority, the Cultural Academy for Peace, and the Directorate of Women and Child Development. The…
