Residing in Kanak Durga Camp for twenty-five years, Tera, an elderly eighty-year-old, experienced a sorrowful twist of fate. Once a labourer at construction sites, his existence took a tragic turn when his sons succumbed to the clutches of alcohol, leaving…
It was a wonderful moment of celebration when Asha honoured the empowered office bearers of Mahila Mandals across its slum communities, who had shaped not only their destinies with Asha but led thousands of women in the epoch-making journey of…
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…
Bal Mandal is the forum where children from the Asha slum communities find their expression, develop their minds and body through edutainment activities and, if we may add, regain their lost childhood. Danish is a brilliant child of Bal mandal…
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…
Bhuvan and Bhuvnesh, the eighteen-year-old twins residing in the Peeragarhi slum, had to overcome numerous challenges in their young lives. Tragically, their father passed away shortly after their birth, leading to their mother being disowned by her in-laws. Despite these…
In a world often overshadowed by selfishness and apathy, a heart-touching event took place at Asha Polyclinic yesterday, reminding us of the power of compassion and unity. The dedicated and committed drivers who have been serving Asha for more than…
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…
This is the story of Asha slum student Sunny where he narrates his journey from Delhi Slums to Sydney scholar
*Hello from Sacramento! The Sacramento chapter of Friends of Asha organized a wonderful fundraiser for Asha yesterday evening. It was a full of people, most of whom I had met before and was seeing after 5 years. What a joyful…
On June 2, 2023, a team of 11 scholars from NUFFiELD International Farming Scholars, led by Mathew Ipsen, visited Asha. They were warmly received at the headquarters, where they explored a photo exhibition showcasing Asha’s 35-year journey of transforming slum…
In the heart of the Seelampur Slum colony, Ismaeel and Sameer’s young lives were marked by unfathomable tragedy. Their father, a daily wage labourer, was tragically killed, leaving them fatherless. To add their woes, their mother, remarried and moved away…
