Nusrat was born into a landless farmer’s family in a forgotten village, where poverty wasn’tjust a condition—it was a way of life. Her childhood wasn’t filled with lullabies. Instead, itechoed with the sound of empty stomachs, calloused hands, and dreams…
In the narrow, overcrowded lanes of Seelampur slum in North Delhi, 16-year-old Anisa’s story unfolds—a story woven with hardship, and an unbreakable spirit.Anisa’s father came to Delhi many years ago from a tiny village in Uttar Pradesh. Forced to leave…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In the shadow of towering office buildings like the WHO headquarters and the police offices, lies the Anna Nagar slum community—a world starkly different from the hustle of the city around it. Here, life is a daily struggle. Tiny and…
Asha student Tripti, in an exclusive Radio interview with Special Broadcasting Service Hindi, Australia-shared her incredible journey from the slums of Delhi to the prestigious University of Sydney. Tripti Singh, a recent recipient of the Sydney International Equity Scholarship from…
