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A glimpse into the everyday lives of frontline workers and first responders—their roles, responsibilities, worries, hopes, and aspirations.

A man sweeping the street-UPSC-manual scavenging
January 18, 2022
“I want to build a better life for those around me”
A day in the life of a UPSC aspirant and safai karmachari who wants to ensure minimum wage and skill development for people seeking a life beyond manual scavenging.
by Vishal Jeenwal | 6 min read
A girl in a red tshirt with a mic speaking to an audience. There's a white board in the background. Lusi Sharma trains and conducts workshops on gender equality
December 3, 2021
A young cricketer helps her community rethink gender equality
A day in the life of a 17-year-old-girl who is just as passionate about playing cricket as she is about working towards gender equality in society.
by Lusi Sharma | 6 min read
Laxmiprya Sahoo, a krishi mitra in Odisha working on her demo plot, where she cultivates paddy using organic methods-organic farming Odisha
November 18, 2021
“More chemical fertilisers means more diseases”
A day in the life of a krishi mitra (farmer’s friend), who works with farmers to promote organic farming and sustainable agriculture in Nayagarh, Odisha.
by Laxmiprya Sahoo | 7 min read
Training young people for job interviews-youth employment
October 21, 2021
“Listen to young people and learn from them”
A day in the life of a trainer at a nonprofit in Nagaland, who equips young people in this emerging economy with the skills they need to succeed in the workplace.
by Tsepila Zhimomi | 5 min read
A woman looking at her computer screen in office. As a fundraiser, having a systematic approach to fundraising helps
September 28, 2021
Yes, we will give you the money
A day in the life of a fundraising professional who helps mobilise money for a nonprofit from a wide range of funders.
by Lakshmi Menon | 6 min read
Group counselling with spouses on HIV/AIDS-stigma
September 14, 2021
Battling HIV and stigma in Mizoram
A day in the life of a caregiver who is working with HIV positive pregnant women, and is destigmatising the disease in Mizoram.
by Albert Lalremsanga | 5 min read
Burn survivors of domestic violence engaging in group activities-picture courtesy: Jayanthi Damodaran/PCVC
July 13, 2021
“There’s a story behind each of those self-inflicted wounds”
A day in the life of a counsellor who works with burn survivors of domestic violence, building their confidence and self-acceptance one day at a time.
by Jayanthi Damodaran | 6 min read
Migrant workers stranded in cities-migrant workers
June 24, 2021
Who is looking out for migrant workers during the COVID-19 crisis?
A day in the life of a volunteer at a collective that is providing relief and advocating for systemic change for migrant workers.
by Gayatri Sahgal | 6 min read
Sree Ramuli as the Corona demon raises COVID-19 awareness
June 7, 2021
A corona demon helps fight an invisible enemy
A day in the life of a community mobiliser, who plays the role of a corona demon to raise awareness about COVID-19 in rural Andhra Pradesh.
by Sree Ramulu | 5 min read
Azra Mobin a social worker in Lukcnow helps s family arrange a cremation-COVID support
May 10, 2021
In close quarters with death, grief, and despair
A day in the life of a social worker in Lucknow, who is arranging cremations, counselling bereaved families, and helping COVID-19 patients find hospital beds.
by Azra Mobin | 5 min read
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