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Blog, South East Asia
June 23, 2026

By: Suntaree H. Saeng-ging, HomeNet Southeast Asia Executive Director In May 2026, HomeNet Thailand (HNT) worked with allied worker movements to mobilize a coordinated May Day campaign in Thailand, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protection and recognition of informal economy workers. HNT, together with the Federation of Informal Workers and the Thai Labour & Solidarity Confederation,...

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Blog, South Asia
December 14, 2025

By: Richa Macsuedon, Senior Program Coordinator, HomeNet South Asia Over 67+ million women across South Asia work from their homes but are often unseen in official statistics. They contribute substantially to their family incomes and to the economy through participation in a wide range of practices – from producing textiles and fabrics and other products, selling...

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Catalog, South Asia
October 6, 2023

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...

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Africa, Catalog
September 7, 2023

    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...

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Africa, Catalog
September 7, 2023

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...

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Africa, Catalog
August 17, 2023

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...