Hi everyone! I run the CraftHER Leadership-in-action program by @Swara - Voice of Women. Here's our IG: www.instagram.com/craftherbyswara/ I’m Asha Scaria Vettoor, an entrepreneur and Laidlaw Scholar from the University of Oxford. I run Swara, a social enterprise based in India that creates income opportunities for women through ethical fashion and storytelling. We also host CraftHER, a 6-week Leadership-in-Action program that brings Laidlaw scholars from around the world to Kerala to learn from women-led enterprises, grassroots organisations, and artisan communities. I’m passionate about building bridges between global learners and local changemakers in my community and always up for a conversation on social entrepreneurship, ethical supply chains, or running programs in remote parts of India.

The Garden of Hope Foundation works to end gender- and sexuality-based violence, support and empower victims, and strengthen communities in Taiwan. This project involved outreach and empowerment through the Asian Girls Campaign and a week-long empowerment camp. Responsibilities & Ideal Background Contribute to community organising and project coordination, with tasks spanning in-person activities, social media, website updates, and translation. A good fit is someone passionate about feminism, queer rights, and empowerment, with the willingness to try new things. Conversational Mandarin helps you get more from the experience. LiA Champion Our LiA Champion is Chiu-yi Rachel Ngai. Curious about this project but not sure where to start? They can share candid insights from their experience—what the work involved, skills that proved useful, and pointers for exploring a good fit. Please contact them via the Laidlaw Scholars Network: https://laidlawscholars.network/users/c-rachel-ngai Organisation Contact The Garden of Hope Foundation Email: goh2146@goh.org.tw

Hi! I’m Sophie Kleina, a Psychological and Behavioural Sciences student at the University of Cambridge. I’m passionate about language learning and preservation, which is why my Laidlaw research project focuses on the Kashubian language- a regional and Indigenous language of northern Poland, and a heritage I’m proud to be part of. My academic interests span sociology, linguistics, psychology, and education, and I’m especially drawn to work that supports cultural diversity, educational access, and meaningful social change. I care deeply about doing work that helps people, strengthens communities, and protects the richness of human language and identity. I’m always eager to learn from others and collaborate on projects that make a difference- feel free to connect!

Hi, I'm Claire! I am currently a final year Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) student specialised in Social Anthropology at the University of Cambridge. I am passionate about women related issues spanning from economic opportunities, education to healthcare. 

Hello! I'm a second year undergraduate in History and Politics at the University of Cambridge.