Empowering Communities for Social Justice

Alliance for Community Empowerment focuses on initiatives aimed at empowering marginalized groups in Chennai, India.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to creating a more just and equitable society by empowering marginalized communities through education, organization, and advocacy.

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Our Projects

Impactful initiatives focused on empowering marginalized groups

Gender, sex and sexuality education

Developing gender and self-awareness curricula for children and adults in Chennai. Our educational programs promote gender equality and help build a more inclusive society.

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Chennai's History Project

Collaborating with LEAD (Leveraging Evidence for Access and Development) at Krea University to explore and share Chennai's history from the eyes of marginalized communities.

Local Governance Initiative

Strengthening resident elected representatives relations through an end-to-end e-governance platform, capacity building for officials, and standardizing guidelines for delivering equitable services to all in the city.

Supporting marginalized workers

Supporting marginalized worker groups including rag pickers, home nursing workers, domestic workers, and more. We provide training, resources, and advocacy to improve their working conditions and livelihoods.

All-women trade organization (VPMS)

Organizing women auto drivers under a single formal organization – Veera Pengal Munnetra Sangam (VPMS). The initiative empowers women in a traditionally male-dominated sector, offering formal organization, collectivization, and economic security.

Our Impact

Making a difference in communities across Chennai

100+

Women Auto Drivers Organized

500+

Marginalized Workers Supported

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There are many ways to support our work and contribute to creating a more just and equitable society.