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Frontline workers and first responders share their insights from working at the grassroots.
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
Monika Mandal wearing a PPE standing next to a seated masked man-ward worker
January 11, 2021
When duty calls
A day in the life of a hospital ward worker, who cares for COVID-19 patients at a government hospital, playing a critical role in their recovery.
by Manika Mandal | 5 min read
Group of people siting in a circle - Neil Jaitly
December 21, 2020
On the road to recovery
A day in the life of an addiction and mental health counsellor who uses his personal experience to support and advocate for young people dealing with substance abuse.
by Neil Jaitly | 6 min read
Man speaking to seated women
December 7, 2020
Dismantling the information gap
A day in the life of a grassroots activist who is on a mission to promote constitutional literacy, and ensure that education is accessible to all.
by Navendu Mishra | 6 min read
Woman talking with young professionals sitting around a table
November 24, 2020
Seek and you shall find
A day in the life of a student relationship manager in Varanasi, who equips young people with the skills required to be employed, especially during a pandemic.
by Sonali Singh | 6 min read
Sero survey being conducted in Mumbai
October 27, 2020
“We didn’t know what a sero survey was”
A day in the life of a sero survey field manager, whose work in the slums of Mumbai helped us understand the extent of COVID-19's spread.
by Naziya Faiz Shaikh | 6 min read
Kiran Mandle at work
October 12, 2020
Delivering citizens’ rights to their doorsteps
A day in the life of a Haqdarshika who has helped 600 citizens access government schemes and entitlements—often ones they weren't even aware of.
by Kiran Mandle | 6 min read
Kamakhya Kumar attending a panchayat meeting
September 22, 2020
Revitalising local self-governance
A day in the life of a mukhiya, or panchayat head, who works closely with his team of elected representatives to ensure sustainable development for their community.
by Kamakhya Kumar Singh | 6 min read
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