Seventeen-year-old Sagar’s parents Bansi and Sonam migrated to Dr Ambedkar Basti in the capital city-Delhi from their village in search of a better livelihood and opportunity for two decades ago. But like the other millions of migrants, they too ended…
30-year-old Zareena Bano hails from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where she spent her childhood along with her 6 other siblings. Her father was a labourer who earned a sum of Rs.500 (6.97 USD/ 5.4 £) a month which was not enough…
Sarita came to Anna Nagar nine years ago from her maternal home Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh after her marriage. Her husband Praveen works as a peon in a nearby office. She remembers her early days, filled with unpleasantness as she could…
Santosh is a young 10-year-old boy who lives in the slum community by the riverbed. He was born with perfect eyesight, but unfortunate circumstances have led him to completely losing his vision at a tender age. It all started in…
Nirmala’s family ancestors lived in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi for generations. Growing up in Chandni Chowk, her childhood was filled with colours of beautiful garments and delicious food. Her father was a confectioner who worked in a sweet shop. Unfortunately,…
We were delighted to host Victoria and Valerie from Northern Ireland who visited Asha. This duo held a series of CV making and Job Interview tips sessions at Asha’s Seelampur, Peeragarhi, R.K Puram and Mayapuri Community in the last week…
We were delighted to host 2 groups of health and other professionals from Great Britain who volunteered at Asha’s Zakhira and Mayapuri Community from 22nd October to 1st November. The first group was led by Dr. David Finch, Chairman…
“In the early 1990s, I remember my shop was one of the only 2 shops in this area of our slum, it was unheard of a woman to own a business in our community back then. During such a time…
60 years Shahjahan hails from a small village in Uttar Pradesh. She was born to a very poor family and her father married her off in 1975 when she was just 15 years old. After marriage, Shahjahan shifted to her…
No child should witness his parent’s death, but unfortunately, Vivekanand did. 19-year-old Vivek (fondly called) resides in Anna Nagar slum community. When he was 13-year-old it was a normal day for Vivek, he came from school had his lunch and…
