In the heart of Jeevan Nagar slum community lives 21-year-old Kajal, a young mother whose life has been shaped by poverty, illness, and early responsibility—but also by resilience, courage, and care.From childhood, Kajal suffered from serious respiratory problems. What began…
Sangeeta, a 35-year-old woman, has been living in Dr. Ambedkar’s slum colony for the past 12 years, after marrying and settling there with her husband, who works as a mechanic. To help support the family, Sangeeta began working in a…
As part of Asha’s ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes in Delhi’s slum communities, Asha recently conducted a series of impactful awareness and screening camps under its Non-Communicable Chronic Disease Management Program. These camps, held across our community centers, focused…
Raju’s life in the busy Nav Jeevan slum in Kalkaji was filled with challenges. At 32, he had already faced more struggles than many. His parents had moved to Delhi hoping for a better life, but Raju and his two…
Somwati’s life had always been filled with challenges, but nothing prepared her for the struggles that began in 2016. Living in the Nehru Ekta Vihar community in South Delhi, she found herself growing weaker by the day. At 55, she…
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…
Leela’s life journey is marked by both profound loss and unwavering hope. Thirty years ago, she and her husband left Bihar behind, hoping to build a better life in Delhi’s Zakhira slum. He found work as a laborer in a…
Imagine living in constant pain, with no access to the treatment you need because you simply can’t afford it. For many in Delhi’s slum communities, this is a harsh reality. But at Asha’s Polyclinic in RK Puram, that reality is…
Deepika’s story is an example of the unwavering love of those around her. Born in the humble Anna Nagar slum community, she entered the world at just 1.5 kg—a tiny life in a vast, challenging world. From the very beginning,…
Crossing a narrow, dark lane in the Seelampur slum, you stumble upon an unplastered house that Jalaluddin has called home for the past 40 years. This 75-year-old man lives with his wife, threedaughters, and a grandson in an 8 by…
