Monika, a young girl from the Ekta Vihar slum living in a small, cramped room with her family facing severe financial struggles, never thought she could pursue her dreams of graduating from Delhi University. Her father’s meagre income as a…
Bal Mandal is the forum where children from the Asha slum communities find their expression, develop their minds and body through edutainment activities and, if we may add, regain their lost childhood. Danish is a brilliant child of Bal mandal…
Bhuvan and Bhuvnesh, the eighteen-year-old twins residing in the Peeragarhi slum, had to overcome numerous challenges in their young lives. Tragically, their father passed away shortly after their birth, leading to their mother being disowned by her in-laws. Despite these…
This is the story of Asha slum student Sunny where he narrates his journey from Delhi Slums to Sydney scholar
On June 2, 2023, a team of 11 scholars from NUFFiELD International Farming Scholars, led by Mathew Ipsen, visited Asha. They were warmly received at the headquarters, where they explored a photo exhibition showcasing Asha’s 35-year journey of transforming slum…
In the heart of the Seelampur Slum colony, Ismaeel and Sameer’s young lives were marked by unfathomable tragedy. Their father, a daily wage labourer, was tragically killed, leaving them fatherless. To add their woes, their mother, remarried and moved away…
Last Saturday, a lively and joyous atmosphere filled the air as more than 30 young men and women, who have established successful careers in renowned multinational corporations and other prestigious organizations, gathered together. Their meeting after a long time sparked…
Last Saturday was filled with inspiration and motivation as 30 of the Asha Alumni met after many months to assess the ways to pay it forward in their slum communities. Laughter and joy permeated the air as they shared fond…
Yesterday, His Excellency Alexander Ellis, the British High Commissioner to India visited Asha’s Mayapuri Slum Community as part of the UK’s Coronation Big Help Out initiative. After King Charles III’s Coronation in London on Saturday and Coronation Concert in Windsor…
Monis, a 13-year-old boy from Chanderpuri has a special talent. He can express himself beautifully through the art of painting. However, being part of a large family of eight members living in small one room shanty at Chanderpuri slum is…
