Afzal finds a new purpose in his life
Afzal was a toddler when his father, Hamid came to Delhi in search of his younger brother who had left home in a fit of anger. Hamid’s search ended in a small slum situated in East Delhi. Hamid was a…
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Asha’s first Chevening scholar heads to the UK
We wish Asha’s first Chevening scholar, Chandan all the best for the future as he pursues his Masters in Pure Mathematics at Imperial College. We are proud of you Chandan.
Sandhya stands a winner against all the odds
This is the story of a 26 years old Sandhya, a resident of Kalkaji slum colony. Sandhya was born and brought up in Delhi. She is the eldest of the three daughters. Sandhya joined Asha in 2008 when she was…
Asha Day 2019 at Sacramento
Dr Kiran, Founder and Director of Asha was hosted by Friends of Asha Sacramento who organized the Asha Day beautifully at the DoubleTree Hilton in Sacramento, USA. Here are the glimpses of the events held at Sacramento in the words…
Hira Devi gains back her vision with a new perspective on life
“I ignored the redness and itching of my right eye for a long time, in our community we learn not to make a big deal of small issues and I believed the same. As my eyesight got poorer, I started…
Asha Day 2019 at Napa
In the month of September, there were numerous Asha Events held in the west coast of the USA. These events hosted Dr Kiran, Founder and Director of Asha. Here are the glimpses of the events held at Napa Valley in…
A team from The Australian National University visits Asha
Prof Kiaran Kirk, Dean of ANU College of Science, Prof Penny Brothers, Director, Research School of Chemistry, Prof Peter Bouwknegt, Director, Mathematical Sciences Institute and Jay Poria, Manager – International Relations and Partnerships from Australia National University, paid a visit…
Shabnam’s Journey to Health and Happiness
A resident of Navjeevan Camp in Asha’s Kalkaji slum community- Shabnam lives with her husband and in-laws. Shabnam’s husband works day and night in a private firm to feed the family of five on an earning of Rs 10, 000…
From a garbage dump to a new gym in Trilokpuri
Womens’ empowerment can do wonders for collective effort. Trained to advocate for their rights, the Women’s Association in Trilokpuri were adamant to convert an empty space, misused by the residents for dumping garbage. This empty space was even used for…
From a driver of a rented rickshaw to an entrepreneur
Ramesh aged 30 years, and a father of four children, has lived in Jeevan Nagar slum community for many years. He used to drive a rented auto and would only earn about Rs150 ($2/ £1.50) per day. When he was…
Bidding adieu to Asha’s first Chevening scholar
The British High Commissioner Sir Dominic Asquith KCMG organised a reception at his residence to celebrate Chevening scholar Chandan’s journey to the UK. The august gathering included Australian High Commissioner- HE Ms. Harinder Sidhu, senior diplomats from various embassies, other…
From scourge poverty to financial stability
At the age of 19, Firoz has been through more than other teenagers could imagine. “My life is very different from the other students in my college,” said Asha student, Firoz while working at his small roadside barbershop. Firoz along…