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Akam foundation

Akam Foundation is a transgender-led, not-for-profit organization registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. Established in 2022, the word Akam means equality in the Mising language, spoken by Assam’s second-largest tribal community. True to its name, equality and justice are the core values that guide everything we do.

We work to empower transgender and queer communities in north-east India, especially in rural and semi-urban regions, through a range of grassroots programs.

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Cultivating leadership among LGBTQIA++ youth and building strong allyship to strengthen the queer movement in Assam and the northeast region of India.

Supporting transgender entrepreneurs through self-employment initiatives and sustainable livelihood programs.

Advances the rights, dignity, and legal recognition of transgender individuals by ensuring access to identity documents, welfare schemes, and inclusive systems.

Our focus includes:

Offering financial aid to Transgender and queer students from Assam pursuing higher education, including help with tuition, admission fees, and study materials.

Advocating for the Right to Read and a free public library policy in India, ensuring that education and books are accessible to all.

Addressing the lack of accessible mental health support for queer people, particularly in rural and underrepresented areas.