Nirmala’s family ancestors lived in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi for generations. Growing up in Chandni Chowk, her childhood was filled with colours of beautiful garments and delicious food. Her father was a confectioner who worked in a sweet shop. Unfortunately,…
The month of October was full of excitement as many amazing teams visited and volunteered in different Asha community. A team from the Methodist College, Belfast, Northern Ireland volunteered at Asha’s Kalkaji slum community for more than 10 days. The…
Trinity College students have been enthusiastically supporting the work of Dr Kiran Martin and the Asha Society by visiting Delhi to volunteer over the summer break. This strong connection is now to be expanded to include financial support with the…
The Australian Friends of ASHA held a Diwali celebration at the Australian Club, melbourne on Friday Octber 25th. The event was attended by 120 guests and friends of ASHA and the catering was provided by Celebrity Chef Mr Adam D’Sylva…
We were delighted to host Victoria and Valerie from Northern Ireland who visited Asha. This duo held a series of CV making and Job Interview tips sessions at Asha’s Seelampur, Peeragarhi, R.K Puram and Mayapuri Community in the last week…
We were delighted to have a team of 19 students and teachers from Northern Ireland’s Royal School Armagh, who spent 10 days in October volunteering in Asha’s Trilokpuri slum community. The team brought in wonderful energy at the centre and…
We were delighted to host 2 groups of health and other professionals from Great Britain who volunteered at Asha’s Zakhira and Mayapuri Community from 22nd October to 1st November. The first group was led by Dr. David Finch, Chairman…
Eleven months, twelve slum communities, women home chefs and their recipes together helped to create ‘Hope and Spice’. This has been a true labour of love by the enthusiastic duo Amanda Clegg and Victoria Byrne. ‘Hope and Spice’ was…
It was such a wonderful evening on 30th October at the launch of Hope & Spice in Delhi at the British High Commission! In a garden filled with twinkling lights, Dr. Kiran Martin introduced the authors of the cookbook- Ms.…
Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls. – David Thomas Asha has always been blessed with its supporters and well-wishers, who visit Asha on a regular basis. It is always wonderful to welcome…
“In the early 1990s, I remember my shop was one of the only 2 shops in this area of our slum, it was unheard of a woman to own a business in our community back then. During such a time…
60 years Shahjahan hails from a small village in Uttar Pradesh. She was born to a very poor family and her father married her off in 1975 when she was just 15 years old. After marriage, Shahjahan shifted to her…
