Our mission.
Don’t follow the path. Go where there is no path and begin the trail. When you start a new trail equipped with courage, strength and conviction, the only thing that can stop you is you!
- Ruby Bridges
Aikyam exists to empower youth of all abilities to acquire critical 21st century skills, leading to better economic opportunities and quality of life.​
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We believe that the future is already here. However, opportunities are not evenly dispersed. We aim to be the conduit to move the needle towards inclusion and equity by empowering the youth in underserved communities.
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Aikyam is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, based in California, USA.
Aikyam conducts workshop on soft skills for college students and faculty in Bapatla, India
Our programs.
AXL
Aikyam Experiential Learning is a structured program rooted in design thinking, community engagement and civic agency
"An enriching session with our young minds .. where creativity bloomed .. new skills ignited, questions sparked curiosity, appreciation thrived .. collaboration brought us together as we celebrated the beautiful tapestry of our cultural diversity"
- AXL Change Ambassador
ACE
Aikyam Coaching for Employment provides results oriented guidance to neurodivergent candidates seeking employment
"Aikyam's ACE program has helped me do well in my part-time baking job while studying baking and pastry arts. The weekly sessions with the Aikyam Team taught me useful strategies that boosted my confidence during job interviews"
- Shraddha, ACE participant
Our journey.
Aikyam program participation since its launch in July 2022:
K-12 Cohorts
36
College Cohorts
13
Students
550
Educators
50
Our partners.
Through partnerships with K-12 and higher education institutions and the enthusiastic support of educators in these institutions, Aikyam has launched its AXL program in multiple schools and colleges and touched the lives of hundreds of youth in underserved communities.
