Seema and her husband moved to Delhi from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, after their marriage. For the past 20 years, they have lived in the Jeewan Nagar slum community with their two children. Initially, Seema had no knowledge of Asha, but…
Suman Kumar was born on January 22, 2003, in a poor family in Delhi. During his mother’s pregnancy, she mistakenly consumed the wrong medicine, which affected her health and led to Suman being born with a congenital condition—folded ankles. This…
On 17th March 2025, a distinguished 22-member delegation of Indian-origin persons from New Zealand, accompanying New Zealand’s Prime Minister on their visit to India, visited the Asha Centre in the Mayapuri slum community. They were warmly welcomed by the community…
For 35 years, Anita has lived in the Jeewan Nagar slum, a place she and her husband moved to from West Bengal in search of a better life. However, their reality was far from what they had hoped for. Their…
Parveen, a 35-year-old woman from the Chander Puri slum, has lived in Delhi for 17 years. She moved from Uttar Pradesh after marriage, hoping for a happy life. But her dreams shattered when she gave birth to a baby girl.…
Dunclug College has been supporting Asha since 2018, under the leadership of Valerie Alexander. The students, staff and parents have collectively raised funds for Asha. During COVID Valerie planned and organised the Dander to Delhi event, raising valuable funds in…
Dr Kiran’s Reflection on Feet Washing-In a world where leadership is too often defined by status and control, there exists a quieter, more powerful force—one that does not command, but uplifts. Feet washing, a simple yet profound act of humility,…
In the heart of Tigri’s slum, where narrow alleys echo with the hum of daily survival, 18-year-old Heena dared to dream. A dream that seemed too distant, too fragile against the weight of reality. Her parents, migrants from Uttar Pradesh,…
Shyama Devi, a 62-year-old woman, has lived in the Mayapuri slum community for the past 40 years after moving from the neighbouring state ofUttar Pradesh. Life has been an unrelenting struggle for Shyama and her 65-year-old husband, who works tirelessly…
An article published on the University of Melbourne’s official website highlights the award of the prestigious Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa to Dr Kiran Martin. This honorary degree celebrates Dr Martin’s remarkable leadership and unwavering commitment to enhancing health standards,…
We are thrilled to share some extraordinary news with our Asha family! Dr. Kiran, the driving force behind Asha’s mission of empowering slum communities in New Delhi, has been awarded the Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa by the prestigious University…
Richard Leder, Director on the Australian Friends of Asha (AFOA) Board, hosted a fantastic event for Asha at the renowned finance firm RSM, in collaboration with the dedicated RSM team members. It was a privilege to have Richard, Shiv Kumar,…
