Rakesh Thakur

Social Development Professional working on Education, governance, ECCD, gender and social safety net.

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

ActionAid Association’s Heat Wave Relief Campaign continues across Delhi, reaching workers at labour addas and construction sites in the Central and West districts. Awareness sessions are being conducted to educate workers on preventive measures to protect themselves from extreme heat and heat wave conditions.

As part of the campaign, Heat Wave Relief Kits containing a water bottle, a cotton towel (gamchha), and Electral powder packets are being distributed to support workers' health and well-being. The kits help workers stay hydrated, reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses, and better cope with rising summer temperatures. @sndeep

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

ActionAid Association, in collaboration with the Government Hospital, Samalkha, Panipat (Haryana), organised a Safe Motherhood Awareness Session for pregnant women. The session highlighted the importance of regular antenatal check-ups, balanced nutrition, safe delivery practices, and essential newborn care to promote maternal and child health.

Participants were also informed about various health, nutrition, and support services available through the Health Department and ICDS for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and newborn children, enabling them to access their entitlements and make informed health decisions. #SafeMotherhood #MaternalHealth #NewbornCare #WomenAndChildren #HealthAwareness #ActionAidAssociation @sndeep

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

International Day of Play - The work of the child is play
ActionAid Association recognize the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts.” Article 31 (1), United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Play is not a luxury or a distraction from learning. It is how children develop confidence, creativity, friendships, and essential life skills. Yet millions of children are denied safe spaces and time to play because of poverty, conflict, child labour, discrimination, and displacement.
Let us build a world where every child has the right to learn, laugh, dream, and play.
#InternationalDayOfPlay #RightToPlay #ChildRights #PlayMatters. @sndeep

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

At a brick kiln in Tapa Mandi tehsil of Barnala district, Punjab, ActionAid Association, through the efforts of community leader Jagseer Singh, supported six migrant worker families in securing their rightful wages at the government-notified rate
The intervention was initiated after reports emerged that the brick kiln owner intended to settle workers' dues at only half of the notified wage rate. Through timely action and advocacy, the workers received their full wages amounting to ₹7,45,000 and were safely assisted in returning to their native village in Uttar Pradesh.
This intervention highlights the importance of community leadership in protecting labour rights and ensuring dignity, justice, and fair compensation for migrant workers. @sndeep

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

ActionAid Association’s Workers Facilitation Centre in Tarn Taran, Punjab, supported 31 families in submitting complaints to the Deputy Commissioner regarding Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana applications that had been pending for a year. This support enabled families to escalate grievances, demand accountability, and push for rightful housing entitlements. #HousingRights #ActionAid #PMAY #TarnTaran @sndeep

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

ActionAid Association’s Workers Facilitation Centers conducted door-to-door campaigns in Amritsar, Punjab, raising awareness among informal workers about government schemes and entitlements. Through this outreach, workers learned their rights, accessed support services, and gained confidence to claim benefits. Communities became better informed, empowered, and connected to important social security resources. #WorkersRights #SocialSecurity @sndeep

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

ActionAid Association organised a help desk in Mustafabad, Amritsar, Punjab, for domestic workers. They learned about government welfare schemes, social security benefits, and grievance redressal mechanisms. The session-built awareness of rights, minimum wages, and healthcare access. Workers gained confidence to claim their entitlements. #DomesticWorkers #WorkersRights

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

On International Labour Day, ActionAid Association organised a Mazdoor Samvad in Kiriyan, Tarn Taran, Punjab, with agriculture and construction workers. The meeting highlighted workers’ voices, strengthened solidarity, and set the path for collective action towards fair wages and dignified working conditions. #ActionAid #MazdoorSamvad

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

ActionAid Association’s Workers Facilitation Center in Tarn Taran, Punjab, organised a Lawyers’ Collective meeting where cases of #WorkersRights violations that were intervened in by the WFC were discussed with advocates. During the meeting, lawyers provided legal counselling to the affected workers and assisted them in preparing the necessary documentation required for the legal process. @sndeep

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

#ScienceForChange #YoungInnovators
ActionAid Association organised a Science Fair 2026 in Northeast Delhi, bringing together 110 students from 10 government schools. These young innovators showcased 42 creative projects, ranging from Chandrayaan-3 and 3D holograms to solar energy, water purification, and safety models. 30 of the best models were recognised, and 10 received cash prizes selected by a 5-member expert jury.

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

#AccessToJustice #WorkersRights
ActionAid Association has brought together committed lawyers to provide free (pro bono) legal support to unorganised sector workers in Amritsar, Punjab. By forming a strong Lawyers’ Collective, we are connecting workers with legal assistance for accident compensation claims, wage disputes, and denial of social security benefits. This initiative ensures that vulnerable workers receive proper guidance and representation.

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

#ScienceForChange #YoungInnovators
ActionAid Association hosted the 3rd Science Fair in Sonipat, Haryana, inspiring young minds to pursue their aspirations. A total of 175 students from 12 government schools showcased 65 innovative projects on green energy, water conservation, artificial intelligence and space science inspired by Chandrayaan-3. ActionAid Association created a platform where children explored science with confidence. 30 outstanding projects were recognised and 10 received cash prizes, celebrating creativity and hard work.

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

ActionAid Association organized a #ScienceFair in Ferozepur Jhirka, Haryana, bringing together 206 students from 19 government schools to showcase 79 innovative projects. From Radar Systems and Humanoid AI Cars to Rainwater Harvesting and LPG Gas Leak Detectors, students demonstrated creativity, scientific thinking, and solutions for real-life challenges. Through this initiative, ActionAid Association strengthened #YoungMinds, encouraged innovation, and promoted awareness of sustainability, safety, and renewable energy. #ActionAid #EducationForChange #YouthInnovation

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

ActionAid Association organized a 3-day residential training on Labour Codes, Workers’ Rights & Entitlements for social workers from Amritsar and Tarn Taran, Punjab. The training built strong understanding of labour laws, social security, and government schemes for informal workers. Through practical sessions, participants learned how to support workers in claiming their rights with confidence and dignity.
#ActionAidAssociation #WorkersRights #InformalWorkers #LabourRights #SocialJustice

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

ActionAid Association organised a community awareness programme in Chabal village, Tarn Taran, Punjab, helping women, senior citizens, and labourers understand their rights and access welfare schemes. Through real-life examples, open discussions, and practical guidance, the ActionAid team-built people’s confidence to apply for government benefits and claim services meant for them. #ActionAidIndia #CommunityEmpowerment #WelfareAccess

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

District Level Domestic Workers’ Meeting | Amritsar, Punjab
In Amritsar, women domestic workers came together to take a decisive step towards collective strength and recognition.
ActionAid Association’s Amritsar-based Workers Facilitation Centre organised a district-level meeting, bringing together 26 core leaders of the domestic workers’ movement.
The focus was clear: shaping a shared action plan to register their union — Asangathit Mahila Mazdoor Sangathan — and asserting their rights through their collective energies.
The leaders were joined by Ms. Anup Kaur, District Legal Services Authority, Amritsar, who guided them through the process of union formation and deepened their understanding of the legal rights of women workers.
From dialogue to direction, this gathering marked another step in building organised power, dignity, and justice for women workers in the city.
#WorkersRights #WomenWorkers #CollectiveStrength #ActionAidAssociation #DomesticWorkers

[Dipali Sharma @dipalisharma02]

#MerryChristmas
May this Christmas bring joy, peace, comfort and hope for all!

[Sandeep Chachra @sndeep]

Released today. Our booklet containing syllabi for Workers Schools, #MazdoorPathshalas

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

Moments from the National Conclave of Human Rights Defenders 2025 | Delhi

The session reviewing the PoSH Awareness Campaign opened with panellists and facilitators holding up the campaign posters—bringing the message, the struggle, and the collective learning into the room before the discussion began.

A powerful reminder that awareness, visibility, and dialogue are central to building safer workplaces.

#HumanRightsDefenders
#PoSHAwareness
#SafeWorkplaces @Dineshkumar_swm @sndeep

[ActionAid Association @ActionAidIndia]

Moments from the National Conclave of Human Rights Defenders 2025 | Delhi

Heera JungPungi, President, Mahila Kaliyan Sanstha, Uttarakhand, spoke about the advances achieved by the PoSH Awareness Campaign in her state.
#HumanRightsDefenders
#PoSHAwareness
#SafeWorkplaces @sndeep