Foundation For Development Action

Partnered with the Department of Sociology, Farook College, Calicut to conduct an orientation programme for students on coastal research in Kadalundi Grama Panchayat, Calicut using the KoboCollect tool, focusing on the impact of climate change on WASH, water-associated diseases, mental health, gender, disability & inclusion, climate-related hazards, and livelihoods under the ENRICH project funded by The Research Council of Norway with technical support from NERSC, Norway. Thanks to the HoD, Department of Sociology, FC, Calicut.

Household surveys are currently underway in the coastal communities of Purakkad (Alappuzha) and Edavanakkad (Ernakulam) to assess climate-related changes in the ocean and their impact on livelihoods, socio-economic conditions, and health under the ENRICH Project.

A one-day orientation program for volunteers from Purakkad and Edavanakkad Grama Panchayats on digital data collection using KoboCollect.
The training focused on conducting surveys in coastal communities to assess climate-related changes in the ocean and their impact on livelihoods, socio-economic conditions, and health, under the Indo-Norwegian transdisciplinary project titled “Engaging Researchers and Coastal Population in Communicating Ocean’s Role on Human Health (ENRICH).”

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Two-day international conference on Climate Change impacts on coastal environments, organised by Nansen Environmental Research Centre (India), Kochi (NERCI) and Nansen Environmental Remote Sensing Centre, Norway (NERSC).

Ocean, Health and People: Focus Group Discussion with coastal community under the project “Engaging Researchers and Coastal Population in Communicating Ocean's Role on Human Health (ENRICH)”, presided over by Ms. Freeda Simon, President, Karumkulam Grama Panchayat.

🌸 Onam Greetings 🌸

Dear Friends,

Onam is a time of joy, togetherness, and hope. As we celebrate this festival of abundance and harmony, we extend our heartfelt wishes to you and your families.

May this Onam bring happiness, good health, and prosperity into your lives, and may the spirit of King Mahabali continue to inspire us all to live with love, equality, and unity.

Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous Onam! 🌼🌺

Onam 2025 Celebration..
Team FDA celebrated the spirit of Onam with joy and togetherness, joined by our GB/EC members, staff, and consultants. The celebrated reflected the values of unity, prosperity, and cultural pride, reminding us of the spirit of inclusiveness that Onam stands for.
Onashamsakal from all of us at FDA!🥰

We are proud to announce that Foundation for Development Action (FDA) is now a valued member of the Asian Disaster Reduction and Response Network (ADRRN)! Joining this vibrant network of organizations across Asia strengthens our commitment to building resilient communities and enhancing disaster preparedness and response efforts. We look forward to meaningful collaborations and shared learning with ADRRN and its esteemed members.

An orientation and familiarisation session on the household survey questionnaire was conducted today at Karumkulam Grama Panchayat, Trivandrum under the ENRICH Project. The session aimed at equipping research enumerators with a thorough understanding of the survey tools, data collection methods using KOBOCollect, and field protocols to ensure accurate and consistent data gathering.