Dinesh and Seetha, from an interior village of Uttar Pradesh, dreamt of a better life for their family and embarked on a journey to Delhi, the land of opportunities. They settled in the Thokar No 8 slum colony at the…
For many years Radha Devi never had a say in her house. Forty- years old Radha was born and brought up in rural Bihar and shifted to Trilokpuri slum community after her marriage to Munna at the age of 16.…
Nirmala’s family ancestors lived in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi for generations. Growing up in Chandni Chowk, her childhood was filled with colours of beautiful garments and delicious food. Her father was a confectioner who worked in a sweet shop. Unfortunately,…
“In the early 1990s, I remember my shop was one of the only 2 shops in this area of our slum, it was unheard of a woman to own a business in our community back then. During such a time…
60 years Shahjahan hails from a small village in Uttar Pradesh. She was born to a very poor family and her father married her off in 1975 when she was just 15 years old. After marriage, Shahjahan shifted to her…
Ramesh aged 30 years, and a father of four children, has lived in Jeevan Nagar slum community for many years. He used to drive a rented auto and would only earn about Rs150 ($2/ £1.50) per day. When he was…
This International Women’s Day, here is an acknowledgement to the wonderful efforts of some of the women from Asha communities. Their diligence and a strong desire to achieve something in life makes them stand out amongst others. These women have…
Those who have courage and zeal, do not seek excuses! Justifying the maxim, Shiv Kumar Yadav won the war on poverty with his determination and Asha’s help. The poverty, that once held fortified positions at his abode, is now on…
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up” -John Holmes Asha’s Financial Inclusion Programme has been helping the Asha slum dwellers improve their livelihood. One of the examples is Jay Kishan from Asha’s…
Nobody can miss the smile on the wrinkled face of 50-year-old Ramvati. She is the secretary of Women Association (Mahila Mandal). Ramvati hails from Badayun district of UP, she shifted to Zakira slum community, immediately after marriage to Ashok at…
