As the numbers of cases are increasing daily, the Asha Corona Warriors continue to be brave and committed, visiting every home in their communities. The afternoon temperature is 40°C (104 deg F)and it’s challenging to wear PPE in this heat.…
As I sit among the young children in the Asha communities and engage with them and their mothers, one of the sad effects of the pandemic is that the parents are so stressed with their employment and financial situation, and…
Each Asha child is precious. Is priceless. Is dearly beloved. Is cherished. Is treasured. We must protect them with commitment and generosity, safeguarding them from the dangers they face due to their poverty. . . DONATE FOR ASHA’S COVID-19…
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in India, particularly in Delhi, with about 60-70 deaths in the city daily. The standard of care in our public hospitals in Delhi is abysmal. Many prefer to die at home rather than go…
Dr Kiran, “I had one of the most wonderful birthdays of my life at Safeda Basti slum colony today. The young and old, women and men, boys and girls, all gathered together to wish me, bless me, love me. I…
Amanda Clegg and Victoria Byrne- the team behind award-winning Asha cookbook Hope & Spice- have spent lockdown pulling together a new e-book called “An Extra Helping of Hope & Spice”. Struck by Asha’s current life-saving work in the communities (giving…
Today was my second visit to Chanderpuri slum community. People were looking forward to receiving me; they were filled with hope at a time of distress, as my car pulled up outside the centre. The rickshaw pullers, ice cream vendors,…
The women from the River Bed Slum Community were anxiously waiting for Asha’s vehicle and team to arrive with desperately needed groceries. Today was the second round for every family. The cycle rickshaws are seen in the picture; there has…
Dr Kiran- ”17 enthusiastic Asha Corona Warriors received me with a warm welcome at Kusumpur Pahadi Slum Colony today. Team Leader Pushpa and Supervisor Rani were doing an amazing job running the baby clinic at the Asha centre. There was…
Asha has launched a massive advocacy drive for sanitation of all the communities. The team and Warriors have approached the Municipal Councillors everywhere and complained of the horrific sanitary conditions. The action has begun, and sanitary workers are being sent…
