Deputy High Commissioner of Singapore, Mr Jonathan Tow hosted a dinner reception for students from the Asha slum colonies on 22nd July, 2014 at the Singapore High Commission. The evening started with a presentation by Mr Tow giving an overview…
The results of the final year high school exams that are necessary for college entrance have just been released. This year, the students from Asha communities have set new records with more than 20 students scoring above 80% including four…
The Asha Internship Programme 2014 was formally launched on 13th June 2014 at the New Zealand High Commission. The groundbreaking initiative that gives students from the slums a chance to get work experience in some of Delhi’s elite work places…
Asha’s Founder and Director, Dr Kiran Martin hosted a farewell dinner to thank the Canadian High Commissioner HE Stewart Beck for his contributions towards the work of Asha. Mr Beck has been a strong supporter of Asha’s Higher Education Programme…
On Monday, 19th May 2014, college students from Asha slum communities accompanied by Dr Kiran Martin met Hon Mr LK Advani, senior leader, BJP Parliamentary Party. Dr Kiran was also accompanied by Ms Rani Kumar, Senior Programme Assistant, Asha Society.…
On 12th March, 2014, a team of 26 students and four teachers from the American Embassy School, New Delhi visited Asha’s community centre in Kusumpur Pahari slum colony. As a part of their population studies project at the school, the…
On Thursday 7th March, 2014, India’s Finance Minister, Mr P Chidambaram met with College students from Asha slum communities. Accompanied by Dr Kiran Martin, Founder and Director of Asha, the students were glad to be invited to the Hon’ble Minister’s…
On 25th Februrary 2014, Asha had the honour and pleasure of welcoming the Canadian First Lady, Her Excellency Mrs Sharon Johnston to Dr Ambedkar slum colony. She was accompanied by Ms Brenda Beck, wife of Canadian High Commissioner HE Stewart…
On 30th January, an event was held at the Asha headquarters to induct new mentors into the Asha Mentorship Programme. The programme is designed to connect students from the slum with a professional in Delhi who provides advice and guidance…
On Tuesday 28th January 2014, India’s Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Hon Mr Kapil Sibal met with first year college students from Asha communities. The students were accompanied by Asha’s Founder and Director, Dr Kiran Martin. It was the…
