ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the author's experiences of the evolving roles and responsibilities of being street-connected peer researchers and advocates in communities in Kolkata before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have developed a connectivity to the streets, as well as to other street-connected young people. Their training in the project therefore meant that they were already prepared for what was needed for CINI to understand local community needs and target support to where it was needed. Discussing these transformations helped us to reflect on their work and the changes that the authors have contributed to in their communities. Their training and the activities they facilitated helped to further enhance their skills. Through Ward Level Child Protection Committee meetings, they learnt who is responsible for different services and how to clearly communicate with them about the issues faced by their communities.
