Have we ever thought about what she’d like to do? In a utopian world where she is empowered, independent, and supported, would she want her life to look any different? In Uski Asha (Her Hope), we endeavour to bring to you dreams, passion, and aspirations – through the woman’s eyes.
June, 2021
The tussle between hope and reality
Experiencing the life of a domestic worker – just the usual half day in the life of your bai, didi, akka, kaku, maid
4 minutes read
December, 2020
The beauty of my work
Read this piece to understand the aspirations of a beauty worker who defies the notions of “small business” and considers the job of a beautician as dignified as that of a government employee
3 minutes read
November, 2020
Stories of toil and hope
4 stories of 4 inspiring women who work as home-based entrepreneurs and are associated with SEWA Bharat
6 minutes read
July, 2020
Padhai ke naam // Naukri ya kaam
Excerpts from my conversation with a waste and sanitation worker
6 minutes read
July, 2020
Sleepless in Mumbai
A glimpse into a day in the life of a domestic worker in Mumbai through her very own eyes
6 minutes read
July, 2020
Swatantra Hun Main
A day in the life of a (proudly) independent female street vendor from Varanasi
5 minutes read
July, 2020
Six Life Lessons from Two Phone Calls
Here are six lessons I learned from phone calls with two garment workers from Rajasthan and Maharashtra
6 minutes read
