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 core committee of the Cultural Academy of Peace decided to convene, within existing resources, as part of the extended activities connected with the observance of the Prevention against Domestic Violence Day on 26th November, 2018. A high level panel discussion was held in collaboration with the Kerala State Legal Services Authority (KeLSA) on the…
As part of our flood rehabilitation program, we conducted a need assessment for the elderly group, and we were informed by them about the need for clean and dry blankets and towels. Following this necessity, the Cultural Academy for Peace distributed blankets and towels to the 50 flood affected elderly people in the Elamkunnapuzha Grama…
A legal workshop was organized focusing on the recent developments leading to landmark judgments on section 498A and section 497 which touch upon the dignity of women. The constitutional validity on the touchstones of gender equality, non-discrimination. The resource persons were eminent personalities from the legal, political and religious field, and the audiences were a…
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…
