Education is the great equalizer
We are a section 8 non-profit interdisciplinary organization working on climate education, mycology,
Child Protection and Judicial Education. We support the unalienable human right to develop our relationship with nature.
Climate Action
Our Climate Action work focuses on urban rooftop gardens and novel afforestation practices for urban areas, especially mycological interventions. We are also engaged in tissue culture of Orchids endemic to our Bio region
Judicial Education
Judicial education among masses is one of our key areas of expertise. We believe that Knowledge, awareness and being able to enforce about our fundamental Rights and Constitutional Rights are key endeavors to create informed electorate.
Mycology Innovation Lab
Since 2016, our focus is on researching novel fungal species and sustainable mycomaterials. We explore the therapeutic potential of medicinal and edible mushrooms while promoting citizen science to democratize research.
Woodpeckers Child Protection Mission
We are working on training of all relevant stakeholders from the government system in the various processes and Acts related to child protection. We are also developing a network of stakeholders to ensure that all cases of child abuse and exploitation are properly reported and investigated. Active efforts are being done to sensitize the public on the issue of child protection and raising awareness about relevant laws and regulations.
Project Manokranti
We believe that humans have a fundamental right to create our relationship with nature and we align ourselves with indigenous communities across the globe on this issue.
We envision Earth Medicines to lead a disruptive paradigm shift in the field of Public mental health, especially for treatment resistant depression, end of life patient care and suicide prevention in India. We strive to remain at the forefront of this transition.
Ecology Action Lab Auroville
EAL Auroville is a unique attempt to mainstream Citizen Science centric Myco-education among young adults, hobbyists and researchers alike. Woodpeckers Initiative is a knowledge Partner with Ecology Action Lab ,Auroville
Our Team
Woodpeckers Initiative relies on our network of like-minded development professionals from various fields of expertise.
