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#5: A trans-woman talks of disparity, despair and hopes for the future HabitatNarrative Change

#5: A trans-woman talks of disparity, despair and hopes for the future

Nazar, a trans-woman from Malad, struggles with income loss, police violence fears during the lockdown,…

Alicia TauroJuly 19, 2020

#4: Living on the streets through lockdown: A single mother voices her fears and challenges HabitatInformal WorkNarrative Change

#4: Living on the streets through lockdown: A single mother voices her fears and challenges

Nasreen, a homeless domestic worker in Mumbai, faces job loss, lack of privacy during the…

Amrutlal BetwalaJuly 15, 2020

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project GovernanceHabitat

The Dharavi Redevelopment Project

Dharavi’s redevelopment remains stalled, with ongoing concerns about its impact on residents and the need…

Aarohi DamleJuly 13, 2020

#3: 14-year-old Priyanka’s ordeals: Home alone for three months, and the long journey to her family! Child RightsEducation

#3: 14-year-old Priyanka’s ordeals: Home alone for three months, and the long journey to her family!

Stranded in Dharavi during lockdown, 14-year-old Priyanka’s journey home was a test of resilience and…

Shobha AgasheJuly 10, 2020

Insights on Patna GovernanceHabitat

Insights on Patna

YUVA’s webinar on Patna during the COVID-19 lockdown highlighted challenges in healthcare, food security, housing…

Andrew deSouzaJuly 8, 2020

Insights on Nagpur GovernanceHabitat

Insights on Nagpur

A webinar by YUVA on Nagpur’s COVID-19 crisis discussed migrant workers' struggles, economic impact, and…

YUVAJuly 3, 2020

#2: Big burdens on young shoulders HabitatNarrative Change

#2: Big burdens on young shoulders

Raman, a 21-year-old toilet attendant in Mumbai, struggles to support his family amid lockdown lost…

Zarin AnsariJuly 3, 2020

#1: Rani’s struggles for access to food and wages Informal WorkLivelihoodsNarrative Change

#1: Rani’s struggles for access to food and wages

Rani, a single mother in Mumbai, lost her job in the lockdown, struggling for food,…

Husna KhanJune 27, 2020

Insights on the webinar ‘Asserting Livelihood and Dignity’, Part 3: Urban Livelihoods GovernanceHabitatInformal WorkLivelihoods

Insights on the webinar ‘Asserting Livelihood and Dignity’, Part 3: Urban Livelihoods

YUVA conducted Webinar on urban livelihoods post-COVID, highlighting employment guarantees, local governance, & worker rights.

Andrew deSouzaJune 27, 2020

The wide gap between government facilitated relief and people’s access GovernanceHabitat

The wide gap between government facilitated relief and people’s access

YUVA’s study reveals gaps in COVID-19 relief for India’s urban poor, with limited access to…

YUVAJune 23, 2020