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

two girls playing football at oscar foundation-gender roles
November 25, 2022
Breaking gender stereotypes, one goal at a time
A day in the life of a 19-year-old football coach from Mumbai, who is using the sport to spark a conversation about gender norms in her community and encouraging young girls to play.
by Netravati | 6 min read
Nevish teaching children, social work
October 21, 2022
“What is in your way is your way”
A day in the life of a non-binary activist from Gorakhpur who teaches young children about gender sensitivity and works on environmental awareness and education in the city.
by Nevish | 7 min read
A man holding a placard in a market while two other men click his photos on their mobiles_environmentalist in Leh
September 1, 2022
An environmentalist from Leh teaches his village how to manage waste
A day in the life of an economics graduate who uses YouTube, Instagram, and animated movies to build awareness about waste management and ecotourism in his village.
by Stanzin Dothon | 8 min read
Souvik Saha hosting a queer event-marginalised youth
July 12, 2022
“I want young people’s voices to be heard”
A day in the life of the founder of a Jamshedpur-based nonprofit that seeks to empower transgender, queer, and marginalised youth.
by Souvik Saha | 6 min read
Rina Sethi holds up a leaf plate in the manufacturing unit
June 21, 2022
Building sustainable products and livelihoods
A day in the life of an eco-friendly tableware producer, who shares how her first formal job as a leaf-crushing machine operator helped her gain independence and support her family through a difficult time.
by Rina Sethi | 5 min read
Atiben working in a field-paralegal
June 16, 2022
“A piece of land can permanently secure a woman’s future”
A day in the life of a paralegal worker in Gujarat who builds awareness about the importance of women’s land rights and supports widows in claiming land ownership.
by Atiben Varsat | 7 min read
Nirupama working with her team-artisan
April 27, 2022
An artisan from Odisha crafts her own story
A day in the life of an artisan and cluster head in Odisha, who shares how her work with fellow craftswomen has helped her find a new identity and a community that she can rely on.
by Nirupama Jana | 5 min read
Shaila, an enumerator at Good Business Lab is standing in a garment factory and reading a report
April 19, 2022
Breaking the glass ceiling, one survey at a time
A day in the life of an enumerator from Karnataka who talks about the challenges of being a working woman and the value of good communication in data collection.
by Shaila Mahalamani | 6 min read
The Jawabdehi Yatra Bus
April 1, 2022
“Why should people suffer for the fault of a government officer?”
A day in the life of a social worker from Rajasthan who helps communities access their entitlements and advocates for a public accountability law.
by Ratan Lal Regar | 7 min read
A male journalist with a mic speaking with three women
February 22, 2022
So many stories, such little time: Diary of a grassroots reporter
A day in the life of a reporter from Unnao who covers the length and breadth of local news, from accidents and crimes to the UP elections.
by Jitendra Mishra Azad | 6 min read
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