Thursday marked Dr. William Calhoun’s last day at the Asha Polyclinic, and it was a deeply meaningful moment for the entire healthcare team. Throughout his time at Asha, Dr. Calhoun shared his vast knowledge with dedication and humility. On his…
We are overjoyed to welcome the team of 31 students and teachers from the Royal School Armagh, Northern Ireland, to Asha! After two long years, their return fills our hearts with deep gratitude and joy. This week, they will walk…
We were delighted to welcome Physiotherapist Will Colhoun, a long-standing supporter of Asha from Northern Ireland. Will had earlier played a pivotal role in helping us establish the physiotherapy clinic at Asha. At Dr Kiran’s request, Will returned to conduct…
On Monday, Dr. Kiran visited the Asha community in Zakhira, where she received a heartwarming welcome from the residents. As soon as she stepped into the lanes of the Zakhira slum community, a large crowd of Asha students, women, and…
FOA GB Board Member Amanda Clegg Visits Asha with Her Family We were delighted to welcome Friends of Asha (GB) Board Member Amanda Clegg and her entire family to Asha. Dr Kiran has known Amanda and her family for many…
On September 28, 2025, Friends of Asha USA hosted a wonderful gathering, beautifully organized by the Sacramento chapter under the leadership of board members Dr. Nalini Prasad and Manmohan Passi. A dedicated committee of seven worked tirelessly to make the…
On Sunday, Asha had the joy of welcoming our wonderful supporters Ranjeet and Kanchi Rao, along with their friend, renowned Australian chef Shane Delia and his family, to our Seelampur centre. They were greeted with garlands and warmth, and the…
Sunita, a 55-year-old woman from neighboring state of Uttar Pradesh, has lived through a lifetime of hardship. Her first marriage ended in abandonment. Soon after, her family forced her into a second marriage. When she was unable to have children,…
In the Mayapuri slum, right beside the deafening railway track, lives Mamta—a woman whose life has been marked by storms, yet whose spirit continues to shine. Married off at just 13, Mamta lost her father soon after, and poverty quickly…
Haseena, a 65-year-old woman from the Jeevan Nagar slum community, has lived a life marked by hardship and loneliness. She married against her family’s wishes, only to discover that her husband already had another family who never accepted her. Ten…
Sunita, now 35, is a woman whose life is defined by extraordinary courage in the face of relentless hardship. Her struggles began early. At just nine years old, she was struck by polio, leaving both her legs paralyzed and confining…
At 75 years old, Bimla has spent more than four decades of her life in Delhi’s Tigri slum community. Once, her modest home echoed with the laughter of her four sons and three daughters. Today, she sits alone—forgotten by the…
