Akkara Foundation started its works by initiating a palliative care unit with its operational area in Muliyar and Karadka Panchayaths. Akkara Foundation opened a temporary project office in a rented building in Kotoor. Ashraf Asharafi led the opening prayer. Mrs. Geetha Gopalan, the Panchayath Vice-President presided the inaugural meeting. Mr. Seetharama Bellullaya. Mr. M A Rahman, Odakuzhal Award winner were the chief guests. Mr. Shafi Haji Malika inaugurated the Palliative Service. Mr. Abdul Aziz Akkara, Chairman of Akkara Foundation detailed the proposed project.