HomeNet South Asia Trust

Tiruppur is known as the Knitwear Capital of India. When the world buys a cotton t-shirt, there is a good chance it passed through this city.


What that number doesn't show is who, at the very base of that supply chain, is holding things together. The home-based workers.


Our affiliate Social Awareness and Voluntary Education (SAVE) conducted focus group discussions with women HBWs engaged in tailoring, packing, and waste segregation across Tiruppur's residential clusters. Field data show a consistent pattern: input costs have more than doubled, while piece-rate wages have remained unchanged. The burden of a global crisis silently falls on the most unrecognised workers.


When the LPG shortage hit, it didn't just make cooking harder, it dismantled the careful balance these women had built around their days. With cylinders scarce and wait times stretching to a month, they turned to firewood, kerosene, and electric stoves just to keep meals on the table. Women in rented homes couldn't even do that, because landlords wouldn't allow open fires. Some families bought cooked food from outside for weeks. Others borrowed from neighbours, pledged their jewelleries and took loans from informal lenders, taking on debt that didn't exist before any of this started.


The hours lost to managing all of this were hours taken directly from paid work. And yet the wages for that work stayed exactly the same.


This situation has not been resolved. The shortage is ongoing, the debt is ongoing, and the silence from government and authorities is ongoing too.

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HomeNet South Asia Trust

Home-based workers were officially recognized by the International Labour Organization in 1996 through the Home Work Convention (C177).

They remain an essential part of local and international production systems, and their presence is reflected across everyday products, from mudhas and carpets to garlands and spices.

#HomeBasedWorkers #HomeNetSouthAsia #ILO

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HomeNet South Asia Trust

Happy Labour Day to all our home-based workers.


Their work happens behind closed doors but its impact reaches far. Every handicraft made, every accessory finished, every food item prepared holds families, localities and economies together.


At HomeNet South Asia, we work alongside 1.2 million home-based workers in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives. We organise, train and advocate for women who face not just economic invisibility, but also the daily weight of unsafe conditions, limited market access, and in far too many cases, violence.


This Labour Day, we do not just celebrate what home-based workers produce. We celebrate them as women of extraordinary resilience, skill, and strength, holding their families and communities together with their own hands.


Today, we honour their perseverance everywhere. Every day, we stand with them.




#LabourDay #HomeBasedWorkers #Womenininformaleconomy #SouthAsia #FairWages #HNSA #homenetsouthasia #laborday #invisibleworkers

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HomeNet South Asia Trust

For #HomeBasedWorkers, the home is their place of work too - a fact that urban housing policies often ignore. Know why inclusive urban planning that integrates diverse zoning laws, access to basic amenities & sustainable relocation policies is crucial:
hnsa.org.in/resource/empowering-home-based-workers…

#support #humanrights #equality #awareness #genderequality #empowerwomen #rights #homebasedworkers #womenempowerment #ngo #donate #financialfreedom #homeasaplaceofwork #HNSA

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HomeNet South Asia Trust

15 Home-Based Ready-Made Garment Workers sharpened their skills for Community-Based Negotiation, thanks to a workshop by our affiliates at BLF. From learning about their rights to creating collective plans for the future, such initiatives foster solidarity & prevent exploitation.
hnsa.org.in/resource/hnsa-newsletter-december-2025

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HomeNet South Asia Trust

Our affiliate Sadhna held a product development session in #Rajasthan to empower women with limited scope to work outside their homes.

60 artisans received training on handcrafting techniques, creating new possibilities for #HomeBased earning!

Learn more:
hnsa.org.in/

#support #humanrights #equality #awareness #genderequality #empowerwomen #rights #homebasedworkers #womenempowerment #ngo #donate #financialfreedom #homeasaplaceofwork #HNSA

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HomeNet South Asia Trust

Having community services available is not enough. It’s also important to ensure they are made accessible to those who need them.

In an effort to ensure that, our affiliate partner, Gram Bikash Shohayak Shangstha (GBSS), established two Disability Corners in the slum areas of Dhaka.

Managed by female Self-Help group members, these hubs offer information around the services available and provide community support for people with disabilities and their families. These corners are also used to hold awareness sessions and offer key training.

We appreciate GBSS for their commitment to reducing discrimination and making communities more inclusive. Know more about the initiatives done with our affiliates:
hnsa.org.in/

#support #humanrights #equality #awareness #genderequality #empowerwomen #rights #homebasedworkers #womenempowerment #ngo #donate #financialfreedom #homeasaplaceofwork #HNSA

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HomeNet South Asia Trust

For home-based workers, domestic violence is not just a physical threat. It also hampers their economic capabilities. That’s exactly what Moni Mala faced.

After being tortured and blinded by her husband, she was left alone to fend for herself and her daughter. GBSS’ timely support initiative enabled her to take control of her future. With skill training, key business knowledge and a grant, she set up her own business.

Stories like Moni Mala’s are unfortunately still quite prevalent.

We, together with our affiliate partners, work to minimise such instances of violence – and ensure that those impacted by it are able to rise with resilience and strength, once again. Join us in our mission:
hnsa.org.in/

#support #humanrights #equality #awareness #genderequality #empowerwomen #rights #homebasedworkers #womenempowerment #ngo #donate #financialfreedom #homeasaplaceofwork #HNSA

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HomeNet South Asia Trust

The data is in and it tells a story of progress.

We recently reached out to our affiliate partners to understand the real-world impact of our shared mission. The results are nothing short of inspiring.

From rising incomes to political leadership, the growth is undeniable. Seeing firsthand how united efforts secure better wages and essential social protections, we are incredibly proud of the impact our partners have achieved.

Be part of our push to ratify these rights across South Asia.
hnsa.org.in/

#support #humanrights #equality #awareness #genderequality #empowerwomen #rights #homebasedworkers #womenempowerment #ngo #donate #financialfreedom #homeasaplaceofwork #HNSA

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HomeNet South Asia Trust

Kidszone Montessori Preschool has come a long way since its inception after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal. Founded by Khokhana Women Awareness Society (KWAS) in collaboration with Homenet South Asia (HNSA), the preschool has become one of the most trusted childcare centres in Khokhana, Nepal.

Initially, a small shelter beneath the KWAS office, the daycare served as a temporary haven
for children after the devastating 2015 earthquake while their parents worked in the office upstairs to earn an income. This eventually evolved into a rented room, a playground, and finally, a full-fledged preschool. In their first year of operations, only 8 children attended the school. Today, over 100 children call Kidszone their second home. Most of the students enrolled are the children of home-based workers who work in the Khokana region.

To celebrate the little scholars, Kidszone Montessori Preschool hosted its 5th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony on 28 March, 2026. Ms. Sristi Joshi Malla, erstwhile Regional Coordinator and the current Senior Women Empowerment Coordinator of HNSA was invited as the chief guest for the event. The event brought together children, parents, teachers, and community members for delightful dance, music, and creative performances. At the same time, home-based workers from SABAH Nepal put up handicraft and food stalls that drew large crowds.

We wish the children an exciting adventure as they step into primary school!

#montessori #graduation #khokhanawomenawarenesssociety

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