Who We Are.

Cahoots International Foundation, founded back in Aug 15,2014 and headquartered in Kozhikode, India.Cahoots is the India’s first  fashion-based NGO founded by Mr.Amal Dz ,dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that uplift underprivileged communities through the power of fashion. By empowering women and youth with creativity, craftsmanship, and conscious fashion practices, the foundation fosters economic independence, social inclusion, and positive change, proving that style can be a force for good.

While moving forward with our mission, we also understand that the world needs not only empowerment but also joy and happiness. Embracing this belief, we have adopted the “Joy Factor” into our work. Today, the two hands of Cahoots grow stronger—one holding the world of fashion, creating livelihoods and preserving culture, and the other holding the world of joy, bringing smiles, hope, and celebration to the communities we serve.

Mission.

Our mission is to champion skill development in design, tailoring, and sustainable fashion—empowering individuals to step onto life’s stage with confidence and purpose. Like the elegance of a beauty pageant winner, we believe fashion and style can open doors, create opportunities, and earn the respect and space everyone deserves. Through eco-friendly practices and the preservation of traditional art forms, we help people craft livelihoods that are as dignified and enduring as they are stylish.

Vision.

To create a wonderful world where fashion becomes a universal language of empowerment, joy, and dignity—uplifting underprivileged communities, joining together,celebrating culture, and inspiring confidence. We envision a future where every stitch preserves tradition, every design nurtures the planet, and every person has the opportunity to walk with pride, purpose, and happiness.

Our Trusted Partners

What we do

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Healthier Communities

Good health is vital for human potential to be fully realized. Cahoots works to increase access to care through mobile clinics, health camps, and workshops that empower communities with knowledge and resources.

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Education for Opportunity

We believe education is the gateway to brighter futures. Our initiatives include establishing community learning centers, providing scholarships, training teachers, and advocating for inclusive, quality education for all children.

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Economic Empowerment

To break cycles of poverty, we equip individuals with the skills, funding, and support to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Our approach ranges from vocational training to entrepreneurship incubation to microfinance opportunities.

The MAN behind this

Mr. Amal Dz is the visionary founder and CEO of Cahoots International Foundation, India’s first fashion-based NGO. Born and raised in Kerala, he believes fashion is more than style—it is a force for empowerment, cultural preservation, and social change. Since founding Cahoots, he has combined ethical design, skill development, and livelihood creation to uplift underprivileged women and youth.

An international beauty pageant coach and former President of Rotary International, Calicut East, Amal has a proven track record of leadership that began in his college days as College Chairman. He also introduced the “Joy Factor” to Cahoots, blending empowerment with happiness, hope, and celebration. His vision is a world where style uplifts lives, traditions are preserved, and sustainability is a way of life.

Amal Dz

Founder and CEO

True change cannot be imposed from the outside - it must be cultivated from within communities themselves.

We touch dozens of lives of everyday people making real differences to people’s physical, mental and emotional health. Here are a few stats:

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