Joanna’s Story

Joanna's Story

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On December 7, 2020, Joanna received a call from the management of the nursing home where she works every day as a care worker. They asked her to come in and help out, and she agreed — but she had ...

Luziviminda's Story

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My name is Luziviminda, and I am from the Philippines. I am 30 years old and a single mother of 3, currently working as Domestic Worker in the State of Kuwait. I am also the eldest daughter of a ...

Asha-ben's Story

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“The clock strikes five and I usually begin my day with praying: Bhagwan aaje mara chokrao samu joje ane amaru kaik saru karje. (‘Oh god, kindly look after my children today and do some good to ...

Sarita's Story

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For 11 years, Sarita Adhikary has been working with the Women Skill Development Organization in Nepal. She still vividly remembers her first meeting with the organization’s Executive Director, Mrs ...

Elba's Story

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For 25 years, Elba Rojas has sold chilis in Lima’s thriving wholesale market, La Parada. She says selling fresh produce here provided more income than she could have earned in a factory. Elba was ...