Be Part of the Change
The Siddi and other forest-dwelling communities of Karnataka hold a wealth of cultural heritage, traditional skills, and environmental knowledge. But they face real challenges — poverty, limited access to education, and loss of livelihoods.
By supporting AKSSADA, you help us create sustainable opportunities, revive cultural pride, and protect our forests for generations to come.
Ways You Can Help
Make a Donation
Your contribution helps fund:
Beekeeping starter kits for women’s groups.
Medicinal plant nurseries for income generation.
Literacy and digital skills programs.
Sports and cultural events for youth.
Volunteer Your Time
Share your skills in teaching, farming, marketing, IT, photography, or event organization. Volunteers help us reach more people and make our programs stronger.
Partner With Us
We welcome collaborations with:
NGOs working on rural development and environment.
Corporates for CSR projects.
Educational institutions for training and research.
Sponsor a Project
Choose a specific initiative to support — such as a beekeeping program for women, a medicinal plant nursery, quilting workshops, composting dry leaves, reforestation drives, or sports and cultural activities for youth — and see your sponsorship make a direct impact.
Why Your Support Matters
Create sustainable livelihoods through beekeeping, medicinal plant nurseries, quilting, and composting dry leaves.
Support education and skill development, including helping school dropouts resume their studies.
Preserve traditional arts, music, dance, and crafts of the Siddi and other forest-dwelling communities.
Protect forests through reforestation, waste management, and eco-friendly farming practices.