'Sheroes Hangout' Going Viral; Acid Attack Victims Fighting Back

BANGALORE: Over the years the country has seen protests against the increasing number of rapes and domestic violence. People have come out in public and raised their voice against any kind of violence against women but one among the most terrible crime is the ‘Acid attacks’. There have been many cases reported of acid attacks; the victims are left with the feeling of being ugly and unwanted. But as the women in the country are following the path of empowerment the, victims of acid attacks are also fighting back with becoming successful business owners, reports Indiatimes.

A coffee shop, 'Sheroes Hangout' was established in Agra in order to bring out the positive vibes in the acid attack victims. A year old venture has gone viral in the city and attracts a huge amount of customers on daily basis. The reviews about the place and their dishes are highly rated. The success has provided them with much confidence, thus they are looking forward to their next initiative which will be a lounge-cum-spa.

The project manager of NGO Chaav, Parth Sarthi stated that, "We are in process of setting up a spa-cum-lounge which would have a cafe-cum lounge in the front along with the luxuries of spa and salon for the visitors. Work is going on in parallel in four cities to start new branches of Sheroes Hangout. At the front, it will always be a cafe, but keeping the interest areas of the survivors we are planning to bring more branches with special facilities,"

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