Dr. Sathyashree is a senior development professional from Assam currently based out of Bangalore. She was a co-founder of Rural Volunteer Centre in Assam during the early 2000s and has worked with organizations such as National Foundation for India and CRY. She has been working with youth, women, and sex workers on SRHR for a long time.
Dr. Sunita Agarwal is Retired. Vice Principal of Dispur College and an eminent teacher on education. She has written textbooks for undergraduate students of Bodoland University. A passionate individual on social issues, and also a translator. Now in her retirement innings, she is actively working with NGOs and translating Assamese literature into Hindi.
Prof. Vauquline has been a prominent contributor to the feminist movement in north-east India for over two decades. As an academic, her work in the women's rights movement is widely appreciated. She has also served as an expert member in ICC with Airport Authority of India, Guwahati Airport, and as a Former Governing Board Member with North East Network.
Sadam is a queer rights activist based in Imphal, Manipur. He is recognized for his work on mental health within the queer community and promoting transgender inclusion in sports. He has represented India at international platforms, including the United Nations, advocating for the queer community in northeastern India.
Dr. Amrita is an indigenous woman with a PhD from TISS, Guwahati. She specializes in ecology, gender, and conflict within academic spaces and is actively involved in the feminist and queer rights movements in Assam, particularly in Upper Assam.
Mayuri Deka, a queer rights activist and poet from Assam, has revolutionized Assamese literature with their queer poetry. They are actively involved in promoting feminist ideals in Assam.
Purnima Rao is a documentary filmmaker and free library activist. She started volunteering with The Community Library Project in Delhi in 2015 and now serves as the Director of Free Libraries Network, India.
Hailing from Tengakhat, Bhukhan has been involved with Akam Foundation since its inception as a volunteer and is now working as a full-time team member. Bhukhan is involved in the Access to Rights and Entitlements program for trans* queer individuals in Assam. He has an M.A. in Women’s Studies from Dibrugarh University, Assam.
Hailing from Dhemaji, Dipjyoti has been involved in Akam Foundation since January 2025, involved mostly in mobilizing community members for community gatherings and assisting in organizing community events and workshops. Dipjyoti creates the content for the organisation’s communication. Dipjyoti is a graduate in Assamese Literature from Dibrugarh University.
Kasturi Saikia is from Dibrugarh, Assam. She is currently working as a Community Mobilizer with Akam Foundation. She is mainly involved in community mobilization work, field activities, and assisting with administrative tasks. She holds a Diploma in Textile Design from Residential Girls’ Polytechnic, Golaghat.
A non-binary person from Jorhat has been instrumental in shaping the Akam Foundation since its inception. Lipi is involved in mobilising the queer community in Upper Assam, with a focus on Jorhat. Their current focus is on research as well as capacity-building programs and awareness initiatives at the college level, and managing the organisation’s communication wing. They have an M.A. in Women’s Studies from Gauhati University, Assam.
Mayur Borah is from Sivasagar, Assam. He supports the finance and administrative work of the organisation. He has over two years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and monitoring, and has worked with banks and NGOs. Mayur holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounts and Finance, Commerce from Dibrugarh University.
Munmi Borah hails from Sivasagar, Assam. She has over three years of experience in coordinating and implementing social development programmes. She works in the areas of gender equality, youth empowerment, health and WASH across Assam. Munmi holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Mizoram University.
Nabajyoti, a non-binary person, hailing from Jorhat, has been working with Akam Foundation since its inception. Nabajyoti, a graduate in Anthropology from Dibrugarh University, is involved in the program and operation vertical of Akam Foundation. They are currently pursuing an MSW from TISS, Guwahati, Assam.
Trishan has been involved in Akam Foundation since January 2025, involved mostly in mobilizing community members for community gatherings and assisting in organizing community events and workshops.
