Fueled with a desire to change this systemic abuse, South Asian women who were domestic workers became organizers. They created numerous organizations, with slightly different purposes, structures and campaigns, but they all had one goal: to address the mistreatment against South Asian domestic workers. Andolan was one of these organizations. It was founded in 1998 by Gulnahar Alam, a former Bangladeshi domestic worker, in order to fight against the exploitation and abuse of South Asian domestic workers. They addressed language barriers, discrimination, immigration status, and advocated for labor and human rights. 

This exhibit centers stories of resilience and community organizing, and is a testament to the courage of South Asian women.