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…
Last Saturday, a remarkable event unfolded as the tireless efforts and unwavering dedication of the Asha Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) were recognized and celebrated. These remarkable individuals are the backbone of the Asha Health program, and their selfless contributions have…
“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” –Helen Keller. Meet Sana, a brave and determined seventeen-year-old girl from the Chanderpuri slum colony in Delhi.…
Gyanmati is a 35-year-old woman living in the Kusumpur Pahari slum community in Delhi with her husband, an auto-rickshaw driver and their three children. Gyanmati’s life took a turn when she started experiencing frequent and debilitating periods in 2021, which…
