Soon I will have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to care for all types of people” says second-year Asha’s nursing student. “I always had a passion for the medical field ever since I saw Dr Kiran working selflessly for the…
It is not easy for a girl to survive in a slum. Life for them is usually restricted within the confines of the four walls. Harbouring dreams and ambitions are seen as a waste of time. But this was not…
Afzal was a toddler when his father, Hamid came to Delhi in search of his younger brother who had left home in a fit of anger. Hamid’s search ended in a small slum situated in East Delhi. Hamid was a…
We wish Asha’s first Chevening scholar, Chandan all the best for the future as he pursues his Masters in Pure Mathematics at Imperial College. We are proud of you Chandan.
This is the story of a 26 years old Sandhya, a resident of Kalkaji slum colony. Sandhya was born and brought up in Delhi. She is the eldest of the three daughters. Sandhya joined Asha in 2008 when she was…
Prof Kiaran Kirk, Dean of ANU College of Science, Prof Penny Brothers, Director, Research School of Chemistry, Prof Peter Bouwknegt, Director, Mathematical Sciences Institute and Jay Poria, Manager – International Relations and Partnerships from Australia National University, paid a visit…
The British High Commissioner Sir Dominic Asquith KCMG organised a reception at his residence to celebrate Chevening scholar Chandan’s journey to the UK. The august gathering included Australian High Commissioner- HE Ms. Harinder Sidhu, senior diplomats from various embassies, other…
At the age of 19, Firoz has been through more than other teenagers could imagine. “My life is very different from the other students in my college,” said Asha student, Firoz while working at his small roadside barbershop. Firoz along…
“I was born in great poverty to parents who lived in Asha’s Jeevan Nagar slum community. I live in a small shanty with my parents and two younger siblings. My father is daily wage labourer and manages to earn INR…
We are all very excited to share with you that this year, till date 110 Asha high school graduates have secured admission to the undergraduate courses in different colleges of the prestigious University of Delhi. Out of these 61 are…
