From a brothel to the UN —is the aid sector ready for survivor leadership?

This powerful opinion piece by Shweta Katti challenges the global development sector to move beyond amplifying survivor stories and toward genuinely supporting survivor leadership. Drawing from her lived experience growing up in Mumbai's red-light area, she makes a compelling case for shifting power, trust, and resources to communities themselves—highlighting how survivor-led initiatives like Kranti are already driving transformative change.

We invite you to read the full article and reflect on what true localization and community leadership really mean in practice.

Originally published in From a brothel to the UN — is the aid sector ready for survivor leadership? | Devex