Why We Exist

Continuous And Harmonised Systemic Action

Vulnerable communities in India face daily challenges with livelihoods, health, education, housing, etc.  Increasing disruptions to their lives through daily shocks and humanitarian events, including pandemics, floods and cyclones, heat and cold waves, and climate-induced shocks, add to their hardships.

Fragmented responses to these events leave gaps that limit recovery and the ability to future-proof their resilience. Vulnerable households need the capacity not only to withstand but also to thrive

Without intentional resilience building, every hard-won gain remains fragile.

Community Action Collab brings together organisations, communities, and systems to build resilience before, during, and after crises.

Our Impact

Collective Action. Measurable Impact.

What began as #COVIDActionCollab (March 2020 – June 2022), a rapid response platform during the pandemic, has since evolved into the Community Action Collab (July 2022 – present), a dynamic, long-term initiative focused on building systemic resilience.


These efforts continue contributing to resilience-building for communities facing health emergencies, climate crises, and socio-economic challenges.

1.5 Cr

People reached

13

Vulnerable population groups supported

2.8 Cr

Service Instances

1.11 Lakh+

People supported in crises

11

Innovations scaled

1770

Knowledge products

INR 285 Cr

Raised, shaped, leveraged

600+

Partnerships formed

Recognition by the World Economic Forum as One of India's Top COVID-19 Last-mile Responders

All data cumulative since April 2020

Our Approach

On a mission to scale resilience for vulnerable people

RELEVANCE of Community Action Collab in Building Resilience

Increasing Severity of Shocks

Disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities

Insufficient Preparedness and Response

Lack of flexibility and resources to respond effectively

Need for a 'Spring to Action' Platform

Enables rapid and comprehensive emergency response

RESILIENCE is the ability of marginalised and vulnerable households to absorb, bounce back from, or adapt to any disruption without compromising their long-term wellbeing.
Resilience Diagram
RESULTS We Strive to Achieve Together

100 Organisations

Focused on Vulnerable Populations are Resilient

10M

Vulnerable Populations Experience Resilience

A 'Spring to Action' Platform

Dynamic Humanitarian Response & Recovery Ecosystem

Our Members

A Network of Change-Makers

Community Action Collab succeeds through the collective strength of its 400+  diverse members—social innovators, civil society organisations, networks,
coalitions, and community-based organisations. Working collaboratively to build resilience across 13+ vulnerable population groups.

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