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 not just worked hard for their personal benefit, but have…
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Married at the age of 18, Anjali knew that her dreams of higher studies were being pulled away from her. But no! Not all stories end unhappily! Let’s try it again and take a look at the throwback of Anjali’s life in other words. Daughter of a Newspaper Distributor, Anjali,…
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Life in the slum is difficult, especially for someone who is differently abled. This story of struggle and success is an outstanding example of perseverance and determination. Guddi, a 43-year-old, resides in Asha’s Mayapuri slum community. This slum is situated in the West of Delhi, it’s noisy, it’s beyond crowded…
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O Kabaadi waale (Listen, Scrap collector)! “That’s how the people look from their balconies and call my father while he rides his bicycle across the colonies in order to buy scrap for money,” says Samreen. The 19-year-old Samreen Parveen is one of the two daughters of Mohammad Waris- a scrap…
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“I may not have been fortunate enough to sit in a classroom, but I ensured that my children get access to education and better career opportunities,” said Munni. Born to a blind mother, Munni has grown up witnessing absolute poverty and was raised in a poorly built rented shack with…
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