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

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
A group of people standing together in a demonstration-Nodeep Kaur
April 26, 2021
A story of caste, class, and activism
A day in the life of Dalit labour rights activist Nodeep Kaur, whose personal caste and class struggles have led her to dedicate her life to protect the rights of workers.
by Nodeep Kaur | 8 min read
Women gather for a meeting-farmer producer company
April 12, 2021
What does it take to run a farmer producer company?
A day in the life of an Adivasi woman who manages a women-owned farmer producer company that collectivises small and marginal farmers to help them improve their incomes.
by Lalitha Taram | 5 min read
kisni serving food-hospitality sector
March 8, 2021
“There’s a fixed time to start the day, but no fixed time to end it”
A day in the life of hospitality worker who is running a resort and managing a team of stewards during COVID-19.
by Kisni Kale | 5 min read
A volunteer serves meals at the farmers' protest at Tikri border
February 22, 2021
Farmers’ protests: A volunteer’s diary
A day in the life of a young volunteer at the farmers’ protest at Delhi’s Tikri border, who speaks about what it takes to keep the movement going.
by Manpreet Singh | 6 min read
waste management SHG Udupi
February 8, 2021
Waste is valuable
A day in the life of a self-help group member who along with her team, works with citizens and the local government to improve waste management in Udupi.
by Chanda Anand Anchan | 5 min read
Daina Dias sitting with her assoiates at WAJOOD
January 25, 2021
“We want the same rights as cisgender women”
A day in the life of a trans rights activist working to fight prejudice against the trans, hijra, and intersex communities.
by Daina Dias | 6 min read
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