At Akam Foundation, we believe the Right to Read is central to inclusion and social justice. As a trans-led feminist organisation in Northeast India, we view reading as a radical act of empowerment— one that opens doors to imagination, knowledge, and equality. For queer, trans*, and marginalised communities in rural Assam, access to books and learning spaces is more than education—it’s liberation.

Rooted in India’s constitutional and policy frameworks, including Article 21A, the RTE Act (2009), and the National Education Policy (2020), our Right to Read initiative builds community libraries, nurtures reading culture, and promotes multilingual, inclusive learning.

Through this work, Akam envisions a future where every person—regardless of gender, identity, or geography—can read freely, think critically, and access the knowledge that shapes their own liberation.