India's industrial sector plays a vital role in its economy, contributing 16-17% of the country’s GDP. However, there is a significant gender disparity; women make up just 12% of the workforce—a stark contrast to the global average of 30%. Despite the sector’s growth, women’s participation remains stagnated, especially in higher-paying, high-skilled positions.

Esther*, a 32-year-old single mother, has been living in an informal settlement in Nairobi, Kenya, since  fleeing her home with her two daughters due to domestic violence.