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A day in the life of

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

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

Khataben in the field at a registration drive

September 07, 2020

Meet the sisters of Bhuj

A day in the life of a paralegal, who has been changing patriarchal gender norms across 200 villages in Kutch for the last two decades.

by Khataben Sameja | 6 min read

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August 24, 2020

A day in the life of: A relief worker

In Assam, a member of the Mising tribe helps his community survive the triple whammy of COVID-19, African Swine Fever, and floods.

by Ranjit Doley | 4 min read

Group of children sitting together and playing-pediatric cancer

August 10, 2020

A day in the life of: A cancer shelter home manager

At a care home for children undergoing cancer treatment in Mumbai, a resident manager spends her day helping staff and families cope with the crisis, while also ensuring the safety of the children.

by Madhubala Sharma | 6 min read

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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

Kokila Devi attending to some plants-adivasi leader

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

Munni Devi showing unsafe locations in the community-child protection

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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