Undoubtedly, amid the lockdown, the common mass is dealing with various concerns. No struggle could be underestimated at any tone. However, during such an unexpected time, our homes are supposed to be the safest place of all. Home has our comfort, security, and connection deeply imbibed across every corner. Yet, incidentally, we can not turn […]

“Due to the nationwide lockdown imposed at the outbreak of COVID-19, I lost my source of income. Such unusual times bring the realisation of how important it is to have a helping hand in life.” Nargis is a courageous woman in her early 40’s. Her determination houses tremendous strength to uphold the mirror of reality […]

As India celebrates 74 years of independence from the colonial rule of Britain, we trace the growth of our seven decades-old organisation, CASA, which embodies the same ideals of equality, dignity, and liberty as our great nation. In 1947, pandit Jawaharlal Nehru asked Bishop Picket to initiate a response, in the purview of disruptions and […]

CASA organised a webinar on the 28th of July, 2020, highlighting the issues faced by the forest-dwelling communities in India, in the midst of COVID-19. More than 100 individuals participated in the event, which comprised of community members, staff members of CASA as well as of our partner organisations. The webinar focused on the struggles […]

Kareena (name changed) is a 30-year-old transgender woman living in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Since childhood, she was subjected to apathy, verbal and physical abuses by her parents, siblings and other family members owing to her sexuality. “They thought that I had physical and mental defects, and spared no chance in harassing me, asking me to mend […]

“Sometimes I feel being a transgender is a curse. There is no-one to turn to for support and guidance. Our lives are rife with unseen difficulties.” Living on the fringes of the society but constantly the centre of discrimination and injustice, the transgender community of our country has seen history and the present riddled with […]

21- year old Vimla Devi is a migrant worker from Nepal. She migrated to India with her family in search of better livelihood alternatives. However, her husband abandoned her, making her the sole caregiver of their children. Patriarchy is a deeply engrained and highly normalised norm of our society. Women have often defined themselves with […]

“The nationwide lockdown was imposed when I arrived in Shimla … No one has been employing domestic help or labour … How should I feed and sustain myself without work? Moreover, I have a 12 years old daughter. How should I bring her up?” shares Gyanti Devi, a 38 years old migrant worker and an […]

The lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic has uncovered the latent class inequalities prevalent in the country. It has brought forth the living conditions of many people, each replete with its challenges and trials. Janki Devi is a 43-year-old migrant worker. Originally hailing from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, she along with her family migrated to Bosari, […]