A Meeting with Mr LK Advani
Dr Kiran and an Asha student Usha met with one of the tallest leaders of the ruling party BJP Mr LK Advani this morning. Dr Kiran and Usha brought him their New Year greetings on behalf of the entire Asha…
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Asha hosts a Students’ Meet for class 12 students and their parents
On Saturday 29th November, Asha hosted a Students’ Meet for class 12 students and their parents from Asha project areas all over Delhi. The event was an opportunity for students and their parents to hear about the benefits of higher…
Irish Minister Damien English visits Asha
On 15th November 2014, the Irish Minister for Skills, Innovation and Research, Damien English TD, visited Asha’s Dr Ambedkar slum colony in RK Puram. He was accompanied by the Irish Ambassador HE Feilim McLaughlin, the head of Education in Ireland,…
Dr Kiran holds meeting with women’s groups and University students
After hectic travels over the past two months, last week Dr Kiran was able to spend some time with the Asha community in Delhi. In an event attended by nearly 500 women and students from all Asha project areas, Dr…
Australian High Commission Hosts Cricket Match with Asha students
On 18th October 2014, the Australian High Commission hosted a T-20 cricket match for the Asha’s university students. Organised with a view to foster the relationship between the Australian High Commission and Asha, the match also served as a great…
Australian Envoy for Women and Girls Natasha Despoja visits Asha
On 11th October, 2014, the Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls, Ms Natasha Stott Despoja visited Asha’s Dr Ambedkar slum colony. Warmly welcomed by Dr Kiran and the community, Ms Despoja had a hearty interaction with the members of the…
New Zealand High Commissioner visits Asha
On 18th September, 2014, New Zealand High Commissioner, HE Grahame Morton, accompanied by Policy Advisor, Ms Mridu Vats, visited the Asha community in Dr Ambedkar slum colony. Warmly welcomed by the Asha team and community, the High Commissioner had a…
Dr Kiran’s visit to Melbourne University – a Report by Bill Burdett
8th September, 2014 | Kiran and I spent a most interesting day with Professor Ian Anderson, Pro Vice Chancellor (Engagement) and Professor Kerry Arabena, Chair for Indigenous Health and Director, Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Unit. Ian was one of our…
Team from University of Tokyo visits Asha
A team of 10 scholars from the University of Tokyo visited Asha’s slum colony in Dr Ambedkar basti on 15th September, 2014. The highlight of the entire visit was the fact that this was completely conducted by Asha Community Health…
Team from Australian World Orchestra visits an Asha slum
On 29th August, 2014, the Asha team was pleased to welcome Mr Harish Rao, Head-Asia Pacific, Sundaram Business Services and Member of Board of Directors of Australian Friends of Asha. Accompanying him were members of the Australian World Orchestra –…