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Frontline workers and first responders share their insights from working at the grassroots.

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July 27, 2020

A day in the life of: An occupational therapist

Undaunted by the constraints of working from home, an occupational therapist employs innovative ideas to ensure that children with intellectual and developmental disabilities have access to the therapy they need.
by Rashmi Desai | 7 min read
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July 13, 2020

A day in the life of: An Adivasi leader

A survivor of domestic violence herself, an Adivasi woman from rural Rajasthan is helping other women who face violence seek justice, along with helping them access entitlements.
by Kokila Devi | 6 min read
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July 06, 2020

A day in the life of: A mental health professional

A clinical psychologist in Manipur is helping her community cope with distress during the pandemic and lockdown, through phone calls and in-person sessions, as well as by volunteering with the state helpline services.
by Thoibi Paonam | 5 min read
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June 29, 2020

A day in the life of: A banking correspondent

In the hilly regions of Uttarakhand, a last-mile banking services provider, or bank 'saathi', goes door-to-door to ensure that her community members can access government relief packages.
by Jayantiben | 6 min read
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June 22, 2020

A day in the life of: A child protection volunteer

A village-level volunteer works closely with her community to keep children and women safe from the threats of domestic violence, child marriage, and child labour.
by Munni Devi | 6 min read
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June 08, 2020

A day in the life of: A youth leader

Despite the backlash she faced from her community, a youth leader works to ensure every person in her village has sufficient food and employment to get them through the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Imrana | 6 min read
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June 01, 2020

A day in the life of: A woman entrepreneur

Running a business is hard, but running a business during the lockdown is even harder. A woman entrepreneur from Pune shows us how it is done.
by Roopali Pavnikar | 4 min read
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May 25, 2020

A day in the life of: A panchayat ward member

In rural Bihar, elected ward members are going above and beyond the call of duty to face the dual challenge of keeping their village COVID-free and ensuring the well-being of the communities they serve.
by Hashma Khatun | 5 min read
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May 18, 2020

A day in the life of: A community health worker

In rural Rajasthan, community health workers are taking on new roles—dispelling myths around the pandemic and allaying fears that come with the lockdown.
by Sajju Meena | 5 min read
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May 11, 2020

A day in the life of: A district coordinator

With the lockdown extended, food supplies and livelihoods are emerging as key areas of concern in rural districts. Local administration and nonprofits are working together to help resolve some of these issues.
by Vijay Kumar Viru | 5 min read
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