What We Do

At Acha Foundation, we offer a wide range of programs that are designed to empower individuals and communities. Our programs focus on three key areas

Our Programs

Transforming Communities through Literacy, Culture, and Conservation

We provide transformative literacy programs that focus on reading, writing, and leadership skills. These programs are designed to bridge the gap between generations and foster stronger community bonds through education. We also promote the preservation of indigenous languages by supporting adult literacy classes in these languages.

We work closely with schools, media clubs, and local communities to document and celebrate cultural heritage. Through storytelling, photography, and videography, we capture the richness of indigenous cultures, ensuring their preservation for future generations. These cultural documentation projects help raise awareness of the value of traditions and indigenous knowledge.

Our conservation initiatives aim to safeguard the environment while promoting sustainable practices. We encourage communities to adopt environmentally friendly practices that protect natural resources and promote biodiversity, ensuring a resilient future for both the people and the planet.

Youth are at the heart of our mission. Through active involvement in media clubs, cultural projects, and leadership training, young people are given the tools and platforms to lead initiatives in their communities. We foster intergenerational collaboration, empowering the next generation to take charge of cultural preservation and sustainable development.

Resource Center Services

The Acha Foundation Resource Center is a hub for learning, cultural exchange, and community empowerment. It serves as a physical and digital space where individuals can access a wide range of resources designed to preserve indigenous knowledge, promote literacy, and support environmental stewardship.

Literacy and Language Support

Access to indigenous language materials, reading spaces, and learning tools for both children and adults participating in literacy programs.

Cultural Documentation

A repository for audio, visual, and written records of community stories, traditions, and heritage materials, co-developed with school media clubs and community elders.

Media Lab

Equipped with photography, videography, and audio recording tools to support youth and media clubs in documenting and promoting cultural heritage.

Knowledge Archive

A growing collection of indigenous knowledge on land use, medicine, conservation, pastoralism, and rituals—available in print and digital formats. Special focus on pastoralist knowledge, seasonal calendars, and traditional rangeland management.

Community Learning Space

Hosting workshops, storytelling events, exhibitions, and intergenerational dialogues. Includes climate resilience learning, pasture regeneration, and sustainable practices based on indigenous wisdom.

Youth Innovation Corner

A space for youth to explore digital storytelling, leadership, and environmental advocacy. Supporting creative expression and innovation around pastoralist challenges.

By housing these services under one inclusive platform, the Resource Center reinforces Acha Foundation’s mission to bridge traditional knowledge with modern tools for education, identity building, and sustainability—while honoring the vital role of pastoralism and rangeland ecosystems.