Dr Kiran Martin and Asha send Slum boy Sunny to University of Sydney
This is the story of Asha slum student Sunny where he narrates his journey from Delhi Slums to Sydney scholar
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Friends of Asha’s Successful Fundraiser Event in Sacramento
*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…
NUFFIELD International Farming Scholars visits Asha
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…
From Despair to Dreams: Sameer and Ismaeel Nurturing Hope at Asha Centre
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…
“Reunion of Success: Asha Alumni Inspire and Empower Future Generations”
Last Saturday, a lively and joyous atmosphere filled the air as more than 30 young men and women, who have established successful careers in renowned multinational corporations and other prestigious organizations, gathered together. Their meeting after a long time sparked…
Honouring Asha Community Health Volunteers’ Selfless Service
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…
“Asha Alumni Reunion: Celebrating Memories, Connections, and Success!”
Last Saturday was filled with inspiration and motivation as 30 of the Asha Alumni met after many months to assess the ways to pay it forward in their slum communities. Laughter and joy permeated the air as they shared fond…
British High Commissioner Alex Ellis visits Asha’s Mayapuri Slum Community.
Yesterday, His Excellency Alexander Ellis, the British High Commissioner to India visited Asha’s Mayapuri Slum Community as part of the UK’s Coronation Big Help Out initiative. After King Charles III’s Coronation in London on Saturday and Coronation Concert in Windsor…
Different Strokes
Monis, a 13-year-old boy from Chanderpuri has a special talent. He can express himself beautifully through the art of painting. However, being part of a large family of eight members living in small one room shanty at Chanderpuri slum is…
Macquarie Team conducted an interactive session on Child Protection and Child Safety with Bal Mandal children.
Asha’s long-term partner, Macquarie Global Services, organized an employee volunteering workshop yesterday for the children at the Asha Centre in Ambedkar Basti Slum Community. The team member team: Ms Gagandeep Kaur, Jyotish Ghosal and Sagorika Chakroborty, conducted an interactive educational…
“Overcoming Low Vision Impairment: Sana’s Journey of Determination and Hope”
“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.…
“Asha: Bringing Renewed Hope and Joy to the Life of Ram Pyari, an Elderly Widow”
In the midst of the bustling Tigri Slum, there is a heart-wrenching story of a 65-year-old woman named Ram Pyari. Ram Pyari, a native of a small village in Etawah District, UP, came to Delhi after her marriage. Her husband…