Naziya, a young girl from Amar Park slum community in Zakhira, Delhi, comes from a family of 10, including her parents, one brother, and six sisters. Originally from Bihar, they settled in Zakhira and have been connected with Asha since…
Raju’s life in the busy Nav Jeevan slum in Kalkaji was filled with challenges. At 32, he had already faced more struggles than many. His parents had moved to Delhi hoping for a better life, but Raju and his two…
Asha Speaks at Wipro Foundation Event We extend our heartfelt thanks to Wipro Foundation for inviting Asha to speak about our impactful workand the strong, long-standing partnership we share. Wipro’s support has been instrumental in advancing maternal and newborn health,…
Somwati’s life had always been filled with challenges, but nothing prepared her for the struggles that began in 2016. Living in the Nehru Ekta Vihar community in South Delhi, she found herself growing weaker by the day. At 55, she…
Juhi, an inspiring Asha graduate, is making waves at the University of Sydney, where she’s pursuing her Master’s in Public Health under the prestigious Asha India Equity Scholarship. Since arriving in January, Juhi has fully embraced the values she learned…
Eleven-year-old Sahib grew up surrounded by the harsh realities of life. His home was not a place of peace, but one of turmoil. His father’s drinking led to violent outbursts, leaving Sahib and his older sister trapped in a cycle…
Understanding adolescent health is very important for young people, especially those from underprivileged communities. It helps them make informed choices about their physical and mental well-being during this crucial period of growth. Smriti, our Communications Team member, has taken the…
Chairman of Australian Friends of Asha, Robert Johanson, Visits Dr. Ambedkar Slum Community On a heartwarming day at the Dr. Ambedkar slum community, Robert Johanson, Chairman of Australian Friends of Asha (AFOA), was welcomed with open arms during his visit.…
Shyam, a 62-year-old resident of the Mayapuri slum community for the past 40 years, moved to Delhi with her husband shortly after their marriage. Her husband found work as a laborer in a nearby factory, earning minimal wages. Over the…
Leela’s life journey is marked by both profound loss and unwavering hope. Thirty years ago, she and her husband left Bihar behind, hoping to build a better life in Delhi’s Zakhira slum. He found work as a laborer in a…
Here’s a remarkable story of a young girl from the slums who has seen nothing but great poverty all her life, written in her own words: My name is Fazia, and I am 23 years old. I live in a…
Imagine living in constant pain, with no access to the treatment you need because you simply can’t afford it. For many in Delhi’s slum communities, this is a harsh reality. But at Asha’s Polyclinic in RK Puram, that reality is…
