The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) affirms that education is a fundamental human right for everyone. Eliminating inequalities and disparities in education is one of the major challenges faced by many countries taking this into consideration it is important to provide accessible education including professional trainings to build capacity of the human being. Community College is…
In partnership with TBZ Mumbai, Cultural Academy for Peace is implementing in a project named Pankhi since 2019. This project, aiming to help and empower women survivors of domestic violence, this programme covers the whole state of Kerala. It has a single helpline number that can be called from anywhere around the country. Callers through…
Recovery and Resilience during the Floods In August 2018, the South Indian state of Kerala was hit by an unusually heavy rainfall causing the worst floods in the region in nearly a century. Almost 500 people lost their lives and an estimated million had to be evacuated. During this time…
The Wheels for Women is a novel initiative to empower and bring women to the main stream of society by giving training of three-wheeler vehicle (Autorickshaw). Ms. Kathleen Mulligan and Mr. David Studwell, an energetic and dynamic couple from the US who visited and interacted with the members of Shantibhavan (a home for women in…
Legal Aid Department Cultural Academy for Peace provides Legal aid which aims to empower vulnerable and key populations with an increased knowledge of laws and their rights, also making them aware of the ways to seek redress for human rights violations, including discrimination of any type. Around one third of women worldwide have experienced physical and/or…
The mediation centre aims to resolves disputes at the community level under the supervision of trained community mediation officers. The disputing parties discuss their issues with the assistance of a trained mediator for out of court settlement, any type of conflict ranging from domestic to property issues are resolved with scientific mediation process. Early…
Cultural Academy for Peace has engaged with in Integrated Community Development Program through: Economic Growth Food Security Education Health and Hygiene Gender Mainstreaming Environment Capacity Building and Good Governance One of the continuous Community development programs we focus is in Kuramkotta is an island located in Cheranalloor Panchayat, an area adjoining Cochin City, occupied by…
Appointed by the Kerala State Social Welfare Board, Cultural Academy for Peace functions as a Service Provider under the ‘Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act-2005’. The professional staff, legal counselors, visiting psychiatrists and psychologists are available to cater to the needs of individuals and families, with problems in interpersonal relationships or psychological problems for…
Shanthi Bhavan functions as a Short Stay Home to lend a helping hand to women in distress and need. Facilities also include the provision of a safe and secure stay for women and girls below poverty line. Under the supervision of SAKHI services like occupational therapy, trauma healing, skill training and physiotherapy are provided for…
