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This #WorldHealthDay, let’s remember that millions of #HomeBasedWorkers call their homes their workplace, but safety isn’t always a part of it. Risks like long hours, cramped spaces & even violence often can and do go unnoticed. It’s time to make home-based work safer for all.

Kidszone Montessori Preschool hosted its 5th Annual Day & Graduation Ceremony - an event filled with dance & music performances! Initially set up by KWAS & HNSA as a shelter for home-based workers' kids after the 2015 Nepal earthquake, Kidszone is now a formal preschool for 100+.

New skills build brighter futures! Single women #HomeBasedWorkers in #Nepal experienced this first-hand, when they attended these WHR-led workshops - learning skills that'd enable them to set up small-scale enterprises. Know more about our affiliates' work:hnsa.org.in/resource/hnsa-…

#HomeBasedWorkers often reside at the margins of society & go without even the basic amenities. Lack of access to updated tools, trainings, proper storage & fair markets leave them vulnerable. See how this can be changed. Read our full report here: hnsa.org.in/resource/repor…

This #WorldHomeEconomicsDay, we are rethinking the Invisible Hand theory that states that market forces automatically meet society's needs. In reality, the invisible hands belong to the millions of #HomeBasedWorkers keeping economies afloat. Let's make their efforts visible!

On #InternationalWomensDay, LIE with BFTUC & OSHE Foundation, held a session with #WomenWorkers from Dhaka's #InformalEconomy. 35 participants including #HomeBasedWorkers, shared experiences & committed to spreading awareness about rights & protections within their communities.

Janvi Kanakia, our new Regional Coordinator just had her first HNSA field visit. She connected with our affiliate partners in Ahmedabad – IASEW, Sewa Union & Mahila Housing Trust & interacted with our #HomeBasedWorker sisters. We can’t wait to see how the visit fuels new ideas!

Women #HomeBasedWorkers in Jamalpur are stepping out of their homes as workers, entrepreneurs & pillars of their communities! They're powered by skills, certifications & confidence offered through our affiliate Unnayan Sangha's training facility. Join us: hnsa.org.in/stories-ground

Our affiliate Sabah Nepal, hosted Mrs. Shubha Laxmi Shakya, Deputy Mayor - Kritipur Municipality,at their office.This visit opened a vital channel for collaboration on human resource development for women & marginalised groups Know about our partners' work:hnsa.org.in/resource/hnsa-…

This #InternationalWomensDay let us give back. Let us invest in the very people who form the foundation of our economies - #HomeBasedWorkers. When we empower them with skills, knowledge, advocacy & recognition of their rights, we all gain sustainable growth as a community.

10 years ago,#HomeBasedWorker Radha was paid Re. 1 for every scarf she made. Now, she gets 50 paise & has no leverage to protest this wage degradation.Join our efforts to get ILO C-190 ratified across #SouthAsia so that such economic violence is addressed: hnsa.org.in

Under BLF's EWCSA project, 25 #HomeBased ready made garment (HBRMG) workers in #Dhaka developed leadership skills like public speaking, influencing & networking. These women are now ready to advocate for themselves & their peers. Help amplify more voices: hnsa.org.in

This exhibition at Hotel Taj was put up by two artisans from Rajasthan’s Kumbhalgarh cluster – where women don't typically work outside the home. Supported by Sadhna, this marked the first time they interacted with customers & conducted sales! Know more: hnsa.org.in/resource/hnsa-…

A recent stakeholder consultation program, organised by our partner WHR, discussed the prevention of violence against women #HomeBasedWorkers, addressing the matter at a community level. It brought together local stakeholders, garnering their support towards collective change.

Our affiliate partner Sabah Nepal gathered key stakeholders in Lalitpur to discuss how to design systems that genuinely help women #HomeBasedWorkers build sustainable, resilient livelihoods. Join us to support economic rights & recognition for HBWs: hnsa.org.in/resource/hnsa-…

GBSS conducted awareness sessions in the slum areas of #Dhaka to help participants learn better #hygiene practices for improved health, know disease prevention tactics & access hygiene kits.Know more about how our affiliates empower #HomeBased communities: hnsa.org.in/stories-ground

Here’s celebrating 25 years of driving impact across #SouthAsia! To mark this journey, we unveil our new logo, highlighting the milestones we have reached so far & expressing renewed enthusiasm towards our mission in the future. Thank you to all our members & affiliate partners!

Sabah #Nepal welcomed Shuku Maya Tamang, Minister - Industry, Commerce, Land & Administration, Bagmati Province, to their Head Office. The discussion covered #HomeBasedWorker stories, inclusive trade & local entrepreneurship opportunities.Join the mission: hnsa.org.in

Poverty is not just about the lack of financial means but also the lack of access & opportunity. Our affiliate partner GBSS identified this gap, enabling 50 women from marginalised families in #Bangladesh to set up their own #microenterprises. Know more: hnsa.org.in/stories-ground

The Khulna Bisik Mela was inspiring! Our partner Sharbojonin Nari Unnoyon Shangstha empowered #HomeBasedWorkers to showcase handmade gems at this fair, captivating visitors & building brighter futures. Proud to support their journey through our partners!