With temperatures dropping into single digits at night and cold winds blowing through the day, winter has become especially harsh for families living in Delhi’s slum communities. In places like Lal Bagh, homes made of thin sheets and temporary materials…
On Monday, Dr. Kiran visited the Asha community in Zakhira, where she received a heartwarming welcome from the residents. As soon as she stepped into the lanes of the Zakhira slum community, a large crowd of Asha students, women, and…
Sangeeta, a 35-year-old woman, has been living in Dr. Ambedkar’s slum colony for the past 12 years, after marrying and settling there with her husband, who works as a mechanic. To help support the family, Sangeeta began working in a…
In the heart of Tigri’s slum, where narrow alleys echo with the hum of daily survival, 18-year-old Heena dared to dream. A dream that seemed too distant, too fragile against the weight of reality. Her parents, migrants from Uttar Pradesh,…
Understanding adolescent health is very important for young people, especially those from underprivileged communities. It helps them make informed choices about their physical and mental well-being during this crucial period of growth. Smriti, our Communications Team member, has taken the…
Shyam, a 62-year-old resident of the Mayapuri slum community for the past 40 years, moved to Delhi with her husband shortly after their marriage. Her husband found work as a laborer in a nearby factory, earning minimal wages. Over the…
Leela’s life journey is marked by both profound loss and unwavering hope. Thirty years ago, she and her husband left Bihar behind, hoping to build a better life in Delhi’s Zakhira slum. He found work as a laborer in a…
Here’s a remarkable story of a young girl from the slums who has seen nothing but great poverty all her life, written in her own words: My name is Fazia, and I am 23 years old. I live in a…
Next to the bustling railway tracks near the Zakhira slum community lies a small shanty made from discarded clothes. This humble abode is the home of seven-year-old Kishan and his parents. With barely enough space for three people to lie…
Values are the heartbeat of the Asha ecosystem, infusing life and purpose into every action we take. Ten core values form the foundation upon which we operate, build our dreams and strive to create a better world. These values—Affirmation, Compassion,…
