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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The Reservoir Team from Boston, the United States of America led by Steve Watson, paid a visit to Asha on February 18. After receiving a brief orientation at the Asha Polyclinic, the team of nine went to Asha’s Chanderpuri slum community, which is in the East of Delhi. The team…
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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”―Winston Churchill. This quote stands so apt for our wonderful supporter, Ms Suzannah Jessep, Deputy High Commissioner of New Zealand in New Delhi, who has been actively involved in Asha’s cause for many years now, especially…
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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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Asha was pleased to welcome two Volunteer Doctors from the United Kingdom. Dr Elaine Smith, and Dr Louise Dolan, volunteered for a week at Asha. Health being one of the major concerns across the Asha communities; it was a wonderful opportunity for slum residents to avail specialist healthcare services. Both…
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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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“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” ― John Holmes The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney Mr. Michael Spence AC along with the Vice-Principal Mrs. Tania Rhodes-Taylor and the Chief of Staff and Director Mrs. Kirsten Andrews paid a visit to…
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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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On 4th February 2019, the Asha Team welcomed Robert Johanson (Chairman of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited) the Chairman of AFOA to Asha’s Chanderpuri slum community. After a warm welcome, Robert had a wonderful interaction with the members of the Children and Women Association and Asha’s University students. He heard…
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