Rupali behen, is a Tant weaver from Phulia, West Bengal, which is known for its high quality sarees throughout Bengal and the world. A typical day in her life means spending long hours at her loom, sometimes 7-8 hours at a stretch.
Traditional lac jewellery is crafted in fire with the original lac extract of a Kusum tree, and is a speciality of Rajasthan. The market share of this artform has shrunk visibly due to the rising demand and supply of chemical lac products.
Suman behen is a 36-year-old mother of four, wife, and micro-entrepreneur in Jahangir Puri. About 6 months ago, she purchased an e-rickshaw and began a driving service. Being her own employer allows her to earn a living and prioritize her family.
The last week of June saw more and more migrant workers return to their villages from red zone cities. They were all assigned to quarantine centres for 14 days. Many wouldn’t abide, and were found roaming in their villages.
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A model demonstrating how medical care can be democratised, specially during a health crisis
Understanding the attitude, perception, misconception, fear, and widespread myths among the informal women workers about the vaccine
This exploration aimed to understand the impact the second wave of the pandemic and the consequent 2021 lockdown brought about on SEWA members of the informal economy; with reference to their livelihoods, savings, and income, their experience with the COVID - testing and vaccination and other facets of their life which have been affected by the pandemic.
The study, through 1500 pariticipants aimed to understand the attitude, perception, misconception, fear, and widespread myths women in the informal economy have about the vaccine.
Resilience and women entrepreneurs: COVID-19 and beyond
