HomeNet South Asia

On #InternationalDayOfCareAndSupport, we recognize the unpaid care burden shaping women home-based workers’ lives. Care must be part of policies on social protection, childcare, and essential services. #CareEconomy #HomeBasedWorkers #HomeNetSouthAsia

🇧🇩 HNSA affiliates LIES and BLF marked #InternationalHomeBasedWorkersDay with campaigns demanding fair wages, social protection, and labour rights. LIES called for ILO Convention 177 ratification, while BLF raised awareness of safety and climate challenges. #HomeNetSouthAsia

🇲🇻 For #InternationalHomeBasedWorkersDay, MACCS, a valued HNSA partner, and Addu Women’s Association brought women together in Hulhumalé to share home-based work experiences, livelihood challenges, and climate concerns. #HomeNetSouthAsia #MACCS #HomeBasedWorkers #Maldives

Across South Asia, home-based workers remain statistically invisible despite decades of collective organizing. This International Home-Based Workers Day, HomeNet South Asia calls for recognition, decent work, and action on ILO Convention 177. #InternationalHomeBasedWorkersDay

Ms. Asanthika Rajapakshe, a home-based worker and entrepreneur in Sabah, Sri Lanka, makes ginger powder with 3 HBWs, supplying businesses in Colombo and exporting to the USA. Swipe to follow the ginger from powder to root. #HomeNetSouthAsia #SABAHSriLanka #HomeBasedWorkers

Meet five SEWA Bharat Master Trainers empowering Delhi’s home-based workers through rights awareness, community action, and healthcare, as part of our project Towards a Life Free of Violence for Women HBWs in South Asia. Read their stories: hnsatrust.org/insight/storie…

Meet SABAH Bhutan, an HNSA affiliate supporting women home-based workers by turning traditional skills into sustainable livelihoods. Recently, SABAH strengthened financial literacy and trained Master Weavers in contemporary kit-making and design. #HomeNetSouthAsia #SABAHBhutan

HNSA joined affiliates in Nepal for a discussion on care work and home-based workers, organized by HBWCSN and supported by HNI. The dialogue highlighted gaps in recognition, policy, and advocacy, and the need for collective action. #HomeBasedWorkers #CareWork #HomeNetSouthAsia

Through our 3-year grant project, HNSA and partners WHR, SAATHI & SABAH Nepal are addressing violence against women home-based workers. On 18 Sept, WHR held a violence awareness training in Harisiddhi, Lalitpur. #WomenHomeBasedWorkers #EndViolence

This International Translation Day, we’re celebrating language's power to connect people, cultures, and stories, while recognizing the hands behind the work, wherever they work. #InternationalTranslationDay #Translation #HomeNetSouthAsia #HomeBasedWorkers #WomenEmpowerment

HNSA’s team visited Bangladesh to connect with home-based workers and affiliates, building momentum for ILO C177 ratification. From Dhaka to Char Majher Diar, we heard stories of resilience, organizing, and advocacy. #HomeNetSouthAsia #HomeBasedWorkers

At #Charcha2026, HNSA explored Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar, AI, inclusive development & women’s economic empowerment. Our Chairperson, Renana Jhabvala, reminded us: education alone isn’t enough—we need pathways to workforce participation. #HomeNetSouthAsia #FutureOfWork

From discarded wood and broken bangles to a thriving jewellery business, Anika Akter now earns BDT 50,000–80,000/month, leads a youth club of 50, and hopes to train other women. With courage, creativity, and support, she’s building her own path. #WomenEntrepreneurs #Bangladesh

Dr. Janvi G. Kanakia, our Regional Coordinator, joined the Sustainable Global Value Chain Forum in Singapore, highlighting home-based workers’ rights, social protection, and the need for stronger collaboration across value chains. #HomeNetSouthAsia #HomeBasedWorkers #DecentWork

Celebrating 10 years at HomeNet South Asia! Congratulations to Shital Vagdiya and Rekha Sharma on this wonderful milestone. Thank you for your dedication, expertise, and contributions to HNSA’s journey. Here’s to many more milestones ahead! #HNSA #10Years #WorkAnniversary

HomeNet South Asia, with 10x Impact Labs, held two AI training sessions for affiliate leaders—covering AI, prompting, responsible use, and fundraising research. Participants asked for more hands-on learning. Three more sessions are coming! #HomeNetSouthAsia #AIForGood

You can be part of a garment supply chain without knowing where your work goes. Research with women home-based workers in Karachi reveals gaps in visibility, safety, and working conditions. #HomeBasedWorkers #HomeNetSouthAsia

Wage cards helped home-based workers in Pakistan, Nepal, and India track orders, piece rates, time, and earnings. After the initiative, 88% used them to record work, helping workers better understand wages and income. hnsatrust.org/resource/study… #HomeBasedWorkers #FairWages

Home is where they work. But who's protecting them? Our affiliate LIE (Bangladesh) is training women leaders in fire safety & disaster response, turning knowledge into action. #HomeNetSouthAsia #HomeBasedWorkers #OSH #InformalEconomy #WorkerRights

As the situation in Nepal unfolds, HNSA is staying closely connected with our affiliates and the WFDM Network to understand on-the-ground needs and support the ongoing response. #Nepal #NepalFloods #DisasterRelief #HumanitarianResponse #SolidarityWithNepal #HomeNetSouthAsia