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…
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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…
Know Seema’s story in her own words
“My name is Seema. I belong to Safeda Basti slum in Chanderpuri area of East Delhi. My family migrated from UP about 30 years ago. My father used to work as a Security Guard in a private school. He got…
Karan: Striking it big against odds
“I was born in great poverty to parents who lived in Asha’s Jeevan Nagar slum community. I live in a small shanty with my parents and two younger siblings. My father is daily wage labourer and manages to earn INR…
New Zealand’s Deputy High Commissioner visits Asha
On 29th July 2019, New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner, Ms Erin Duncan, accompanied by Mr Andrew Traveller visited Asha. During their maiden visit to Asha, Ms Erin and Mr Andrew went around Asha polyclinic for a brief orientation on Healthcare.…
Slums to University
We are all very excited to share with you that this year, till date 110 Asha high school graduates have secured admission to the undergraduate courses in different colleges of the prestigious University of Delhi. Out of these 61 are…
Director of IMF-SARTTAC Sukhwinder Singh visits Asha
The Director of IMF SARTTAC- Mr Sukhwinder Singh paid a visit on a personal capacity to the Asha’s Seelampur slum community along with two of his daughters on July 27th. Began with the introduction, the session proceeded with a brief…