Acid can’t burn the dreams of these survivors at Sheroes

In the heart of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, lies a one-of-its-kind café and restaurant called ‘Sheroes Hangout Café’. Besides the delicious offerings it has on its menu, what makes this place special is that it is solely run by acid attack survivors. The café has always been very happening and has held various events in the past such as book launches, debates, workshops for women, and music sessions. The café only employs acid attack survivors. It not provides them their daily bread but also serves rehabilitation to them and has become a family.The Stop Acid Attack campaign which was flagged on 08 March 2013, has been the building blocks for Sheroes, a place where these survivors can fulfil their dreams and hopes. The café has another branch in Agra.

The café has a center with adequate facilities where the children of the working women survivors can stay put and be looked after.

Members of the team at Sheroes pose for a group picture.

Shabnam is an acid attack survivor and a proud member of the Sheroes family

An acid attack survivor and employer of Sheroes poses for a picture.

Acid attack survivors working as Chefs at Sheroes pose for a picture together.

Kavita, an acid attack survivor who works at Sheroes poses for a picture.

The Stop Acid Attack campaign launched in 2013 has been the building blocks for Sheroes Hangout Café.

Members of the Sheroes Hangout Café, pose for a picture at the reception.

An acid attack survivor working at Sheroes, displays the T-shirt which is part of their uniform.