Asha student Tripti, in an exclusive Radio interview with Special Broadcasting Service Hindi, Australia-shared her incredible journey from the slums of Delhi to the prestigious University of Sydney. Tripti Singh, a recent recipient of the Sydney International Equity Scholarship from…
Deepika’s story is an example of the unwavering love of those around her. Born in the humble Anna Nagar slum community, she entered the world at just 1.5 kg—a tiny life in a vast, challenging world. From the very beginning,…
From Delhi Slum to Sydney Scholar: Tripti’s Inspiring Journey Featured by the University of Sydney & The Indian Sun
In the heart of the bustling Chanderpuri Slum, lives a 17-year-old Iqra. Iqra’s family of five depended heavily on her father’s income, a rickshaw puller who earned Rs 250 a day. Life was tough, but they managed—until the day it…
This is Sachin from one of the Asha communities along the railway track. He has been an Asha child since birth! His mother was taken care of by Asha during her prenatal period before his birth. His older sister is…
Life has never been easy for 53-year-old Rohtash, a resident of the Tigri slum community. Born to landless farmer parents in Uttar Pradesh, Rohtash’s family migrated to Delhi when he was a small boy in search of better opportunities. His…
This past Thursday, we celebrated the inauguration of another IT Centre at the PeeraGarhi slum community. The centre looked festive and beautiful, with plants and marigold flowers adorning the hall. The event had a wonderful Irish flavour with many friends…
The IT Center at Ekta Vihar was inaugurated on July 16th by Amanda Clegg, Trustee of FOA GB with a virtual pair of scissors to cut the inaugural ribbon while Mr Martin mirrored her actions at the center. Thank you…
Next to the bustling railway tracks near the Zakhira slum community lies a small shanty made from discarded clothes. This humble abode is the home of seven-year-old Kishan and his parents. With barely enough space for three people to lie…
Values are the heartbeat of the Asha ecosystem, infusing life and purpose into every action we take. Ten core values form the foundation upon which we operate, build our dreams and strive to create a better world. These values—Affirmation, Compassion,…
My name is Neha, and I am in my first year of a BA in Liberal Arts-History and Political Science at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. I live in VP Singh Camp, an area often overshadowed by hardship but…
Crossing a narrow, dark lane in the Seelampur slum, you stumble upon an unplastered house that Jalaluddin has called home for the past 40 years. This 75-year-old man lives with his wife, threedaughters, and a grandson in an 8 by…
