Category Asha Slum

One Girl’s dream of Higher Education

18-year-old Kulsum lives in Zakhira slum community with her family. Kulsum’s very poor parents had migrated to Delhi from the state of Bihar in search of better opportunities. However, life in Delhi was not easy. After struggling with odd jobs,…

Asha student Parvez shares his story

Asha student Parvez shares his story

Dr Kiran: ‘Here’s the moving story of Parvez in his own words. What a great deal of courage he has demonstrated by speaking in a language he didn’t know a word of, and learnt at Asha.’ Donate for the cause…

Virtual Meet at Asha

Amidst the outbreak of COVID 19, Asha organised a Virtual Meet with Discovery Schools Academics Trust, the first of its kind on December 7, 2020. Every year, Discovery Schools Academics Trust visits ASHA in New Delhi and interact with Mahila…

The power of touch in Asha communities

The power of touch in Asha communities

Dr Kiran: ‘One of the greatest challenges the Asha family is facing during this pandemic is the physical distancing needed between people. The language of touch is not being spoken these days, and it’s joys seem lost for a while.…