Every morning, Ramratan sits quietly on a broken wooden stool outside his shanty, watching the world pass him by—forgotten by his family, unseen by his neighbors, and haunted by memories of a life once full of purpose.At 65, Ramratan’s body…
For the past 59 years, Shyamraj has lived in Amar Park slum in Zakhira—a place he once came to with hope in his heart, leaving behind the dusty lanes of his village in Uttar Pradesh. Now 78 years old, his…
Hello folks, I had the great joy of meeting His Excellency Patrick Rata, the New Zealand High Commissioner to India, this afternoon. The High Commission will be taking an intern shortly that we are excited about. Their past Asha interns…
In the forgotten alleys of Chanderpuri slum, where dreams are often buried before they are born, 17-year-old Priyanjali has been quietly lighting a fire that refuses to die out. Her life began in a home where the sound of violence…
It was a day filled with love, laughter, and new beginnings as Asha launched its Early Childhood Nutrition Programme at the Asha Centre in Mayapuri on May 26. This vital initiative focuses on nourishing children from birth to four years…
In the narrow, overcrowded lanes of Seelampur slum in North Delhi, 16-year-old Anisa’s story unfolds—a story woven with hardship, and an unbreakable spirit.Anisa’s father came to Delhi many years ago from a tiny village in Uttar Pradesh. Forced to leave…
In the narrow, dusty lanes of Ekta Vihar slum, where hardship often overshadows hope, a small spark of life named Ayush was born. His first cries brought tears of joy to his parents’ eyes — not just because he was…
Ashrudin, a gentle and hardworking man from Seelampur slum community, once took pride in his craft as a sweet maker. After moving to Delhi two decades ago, he built a simple life for his family through long hours of labor,…
Mobile Van Inauguration Yesterday marked a wonderful event that Asha had planned for a few months. We inaugurated our mobile health van at three slum communities that are adjacent to each other, and where the residents are living in unimaginable…
In the heart of Jeevan Nagar slum community lives 21-year-old Kajal, a young mother whose life has been shaped by poverty, illness, and early responsibility—but also by resilience, courage, and care.From childhood, Kajal suffered from serious respiratory problems. What began…
