ActionAid Association

ActionAid Association supported vulnerable families in Mehudi, Uttar Pradesh, to access housing benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and the Chief Minister Housing Scheme. With our support, government officials verified eligible households, and 165 families were added to the beneficiary list. This initiative has brought renewed hope to families, moving them closer to safe, secure, and dignified homes. Access to adequate housing strengthens families, improves well-being.

On 18 June 2026, ActionAid Association, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), hosted an insightful session on *"Rights of Refugees in a Fragmented International Order"* led by Mr. Sandeep Chachra, Executive Director, ActionAid Association. Attended by over 100 postgraduate student interns from 21 states across India, the session explored international human rights law, the global refugee crisis, and the realities of refugee rights in India.

The discussion also highlighted findings from *"Refugees in India: A National Survey of Refugee Communities’ Access to Education, Healthcare and Livelihoods"*, a landmark study covering 2,539 households and 7,883 individuals across 10 states. The research sheds light on the socio-economic challenges faced by refugee communities and offers recommendations for improving access to education, healthcare, livelihoods, documentation, and social protection.

The session concluded with an engaging interaction where students raised questions on refugee case studies, research methodologies, policy frameworks, and media representation, making it a meaningful platform for learning and dialogue on one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time.

ActionAid Association marked International Domestic Workers Day with a campaign reaching 3,000 workers across Hyderabad and Secunderabad, Telangana. Through floor meetings in community halls and public spaces, domestic workers learned about minimum wages, social security, workplace safety, and labour rights. The campaign-built leadership strengthened collective voices. A rally with the National Domestic Workers Union amplified demands for dignity, recognition, and protection. Workers now feel empowered, informed, and united to claim their rights and safer working conditions.