Suman Kumar was born on January 22, 2003, in a poor family in Delhi. During his mother’s pregnancy, she mistakenly consumed the wrong medicine, which affected her health and led to Suman being born with a congenital condition—folded ankles. This…
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,…
Richard Leder, Director on the Australian Friends of Asha (AFOA) Board, hosted a fantastic event for Asha at the renowned finance firm RSM, in collaboration with the dedicated RSM team members. It was a privilege to have Richard, Shiv Kumar,…
Asha student Fazia, hailing from the Seelampur slum community, has embarked on a remarkable journey to achieve her dreams, with support from Dr. Kiran and the Asha team. Coming from a conservative Muslim family and rising above unimaginable poverty, Fazia’s…
‘Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai once said, “Education for girls can transform communities, countries, and our world.” Nusrat, an 18-year-old girl from the Jeewan Nagar slum, is a shining example of courage and determination. She lives with her parents and six…
Ilma is a 12-year-old girl living in the Chanderpuri slum community with her mother and two younger siblings. Her parents moved to Delhi from UP around 15 years ago, hoping for a better life, and her father started working as…
In the crowded, winding lanes of the Sawda slum community, Nidhika’s life unfolded like a bittersweet melody, heavy with sorrow but lifted by a fragile thread of hope. Born into a family of eight, her childhood began with the kind…
Raised in a challenging environment, 19-year-old Rajkumari from the Dr Ambedkar slum community is driven by her dreams and refuses to give up. Originally from Bihar, her father moved to Delhi 18 years ago, hoping for a better life. He…
Naziya, a young girl from Amar Park slum community in Zakhira, Delhi, comes from a family of 10, including her parents, one brother, and six sisters. Originally from Bihar, they settled in Zakhira and have been connected with Asha since…
Juhi, an inspiring Asha graduate, is making waves at the University of Sydney, where she’s pursuing her Master’s in Public Health under the prestigious Asha India Equity Scholarship. Since arriving in January, Juhi has fully embraced the values she learned…
