During my visit to Bagalore I was approached by our Theia project partners Naomi A. and Dr. Christopher Samuel (IJAM) to hold a workshop with 30 women from the biggest slums in Bagalore. Our partner organisation has been working in these slums for many years and so the women heard about my visit. When I asked on which topic...

Healthy environment and challenge Workplace for women in slums
How does the accelerated urbanisation and social development in the transition periods around Corona affect the opportunities of women from slums? The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 500 million people will enter the global labour market in the next 10 years, most...

India has the second largest urban population in the world, with almost 32% living in urban areas, which is expected to increase to almost 38% by 2026. According to a report by an independent committee appointed by the Indian government, India's urban population is below the poverty line with almost 270 million people. The Food Security Act...

Our partners in Bangalore are currently supporting the families of the 30 women with essentials. Your activities such as household chores are no longer possible during the Corona period. The men were usually unemployed beforehand and are alcoholics. The families with 2-4 children now lack everything, including food and hygiene products. For...