Why We Exist

When Crises Hit, Collaboration Must Be Swift and Strong

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.

All data cumulative since April 2020

15

Million People Reached

13

Vulnerable population groups supported

28M

Services delivered

111K+

people supported in crises

1770

Knowledge products

$43M+

Raised, shaped, leveraged

600K+

Partnerships formed

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

Our Approach to Resilience

On a mission to scale resilience for vulnerable people

RELEVANCE of Community Action Collab in Building Resilience

Increasing Frequency and Severity of Shocks

Disproportionately impact
vulnerable communities

Limited Preparedness and Response

Means lack of flexibility and
resources to respond effectively

Need for A 'Spring to Action' Platform

To enable 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

Organisations
Focused on Vulnerable
Populations are Resilient

A 'Spring to Action' Platform

Ready Resourced
platform is leveraged

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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