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The seminar on the social aspects of home-based work in Kyrgyzstan took place on September 14 and 15, 2023 in the village of Acha-Kaindy, Atbashi district, Naryn region.The seminar tackled various issues related to home-based work in rural areas, showcasing the video film "Caravan of Homeworkers of Central Asia'' and featuring master classes on eco-printing...

India, South Asia
SEWA is the single largest Central Trade Union (CTU) registered on 12th April, 1972 with a membership of over 2.5 million (2023) poor, self-employed women workers from the informal economy across 18 States in India. The main goal is to organise women workers for full employment and self-reliance; with the vision...

    Kenya, Africa
    Established in 1964, Machakos Co-operative Union's primary focus was coffee marketing. Operating with 108 affiliated societies, 34 of which are engaged in coffee, the union's network encompasses more than 45,000 farmers, with 50% being women, many of whom are widows. Beyond this, the Union extends support to over...

Uganda, Africa
The initial formation included 15 women primarily engaged in the art of basket weaving. The primary objective was to establish a market for their baskets by securing orders from various buyers. Over time, additional members joined the group, leading to a continuous expansion in...

Uganda, Africa
Initiated in 1993 by Nakalyowa Sarah, this endeavor began with a quest to identify suitable markets for handcrafted items such as baskets and decorative pieces. Her search led her to the National Association of Women's Organizations in Uganda (NAWOU). The initiative's focus revolves around...

Philippines, South East Asia
HomeNet Philippines is a broad coalition of organizations representing home-based and informal economy workers, established in 2006 and officially recognized and registered in 2012. Their vision is centered on a society that upholds the human rights of all workers, irrespective of formal...