Sustainable Livelihoods

While India is one of the world’s fastest growing economies, it is also one of the most unequal countries. Economic opportunity and a sustainable, dignified livelihood for all is our goal.

Featured Article

Can we distribute the burden of recovery from the pandemic more equitably?

This article details policy recommendations to ensure a more resilient future for India’s most vulnerable communities.

Webinar

Reviving India’s Informal Economy

The panelists discuss why it is important to take a comprehensive approach to recovery from COVID-19, keeping in mind the importance of livelihoods, healthcare and educational needs of vulnerable communities.

Coverage Feature

Returnable grants: Reimagining credit for a better normal

Returnable Grants are designed to fill a specific gap in India’s credit ecosystem for small businesses: dealing with short term emergency situations or external shocks.

REVIVE Diaries

Life is About Facing Challenges

Bilal, a Sozni artisan and entrepreneur with disability from Jammu and Kashmir, is driven to face the many challenges that lie in his path and works to emerge stronger from any adversity.

Story of Change

Not All Superheroes Wear a Cape

Sole bread-winner Valarmathi Thangaswami, a 55-year-old sanitation worker from Trichy, works to support her struggling son despite all the hurdles that line her path.

Perspective

The Hunger Pandemic

A new report from Hunger Watch provides stark evidence of the degree to which basic conditions and access to food have worsened.

Perspective

The need to care about the care economy

A fresh perspective on livelihoods generated through care work and its socio-economic impact.

Blog

Using Blended Finance to sustain informal workers during Covid-19

REVIVE is providing zero cost Returnable Grants and skill training to help India’s workers bounce back from the most severe economic crisis of the 21st century.