On 1st July, I invited some of the poorest people in the Asha communities for a meal. These people, due to circumstances beyond their control, were living in desperate financial poverty. The objective of this lunch was to convey powerful…
Meera, a resident of the Zakhira Slum in West Delhi, has endured a challenging path in her quest to overcome family planning myths. Tragedy struck when her first child died shortly after birth due to undernourishment and her weakened condition…
In Zakhira, a slum near the railway track, Priya, a twenty-one-year-old, resides with her husband and mother-in-law. Her journey with Asha began in 2020; since then, her life has taken a transformative turn. Motivated by the compassionate Asha team, Priya…
Lali, a fifty-year-old woman from Rajasthan, has been living in Zakhira Slum near the railway tracks for thirty-five years. She tragically lost one of her sons in a train accident last year. During a routine screening in May 2023, CHVs…
Meet Tahsin and his wife, two resilient souls who have been the residents of Seelampur Slum for 35 years. Asha has been a lifeline for both, providing invaluable medical care and unwavering support. The Asha health team stands by him…
In the vibrant tapestry of the Kanak Durga slum community, one name echoes with reverence and admiration – Devi, Asha’s dedicated Community Health Volunteer (CHV). At sixty, she is a testament to the power of determination and compassion. Hailing from…
Ms Geeta, a native of Bihar, got married at 17 and lived with her husband and in-laws in the village. Her life has been marred by hardship and mistreatment by her in-laws for not conceiving a child. Geeta and her…
In the depths of Chanderpuri slum, a very frail 75-year-old Savitri, unable to do much physical activity, living alone in chanderpuri slum. 75 -year-old Savitri is a native of Haryana. She married very young and came to chanderpuri with her…
A year and a half ago, the life of Gagan Rozy from Asha’s Peeragarhi Slum turned dark when her husband went to prison after a fight with a neighbour. Rozy fell into depression, isolating herself and her daughter. She even…
Meet Beena, a strong and determined woman from Lucknow, UP, who has faced numerous health challenges with unwavering courage and the support of the Asha team. Today, we share her inspiring story of triumph over adversity. At the age of…
