After a long break because of Covid-19, an Asha Alumni meet was organised on 11th June’2022 at the Asha HQ. There was laughter and excitement when more than fifty bright young boys and girls who have built promising careers in multi-national corporates and other world-class organisations in responsible positions met each other. After the initial euphoria and nostalgia of meeting each other after a long time, there was a catch-up, and everyone went for a trip down the memory lane and exchanged notes on their journey so far. The business end of the meeting started with a small introduction given by each alumnus sharing information about their organisation, work, experiences and the professional excellence they have gained with the support of Asha.
The alumni members gave several constructive ideas on how they can contribute to enriching future Asha students’ lives with their experience and skills. Many Alumni members self-volunteered to sponsor higher education of at least 1-2 students in their communities and teach them the Asha values. It was decided that each Alumnus will open a small chapter of Alumni in their respective communities and conduct activities to enhance the impact and reach. There was also a suggestion from some Alumni members that they will connect with younger students and mentor them in English speaking, soft skills training, Career Guidance and Personality Development. Finally, all the Alumni members shared lunch and a round of fun-filled games, which they enjoyed. It was decided that the Alumni meet will be a regular feature in Asha’s programme calendar.
