A sudden bout of chest cramp and cough shook up little Fatima one midnight last year when the family was vacationing in their home town (Bihar). The frightened 12-year-old girl, trying to hide the pain from her elders, decided to…
“Tuberculosis (TB) not only killed my husband but left my little world into bits,” recalled Somvati. 50-year-old Somvati and her husband migrated to Asha’s Dr Ambedkar Basti in the capital city-Delhi from their village in search of a better livelihood…
In a first of its kind unique and interactive meeting was held at Asha’s Mayapuri slum centre where Board Members and other important functionaries from Friends of Asha across UK, Northern Ireland, USA and Australia participated. The session started with…
The American Embassy School (AES), New Delhi hosted two of the Asha’s staff on 4th March 2019. Asha’s staff introduced the grade 8 students to the work of Asha and the journey of transformation. The school has been associated with…
“She (Dilbari) loved me, helped me like a family when I was left stranded. This came to all of us because of the Asha values,” says Kasturi with the willing smile on her wrinkled face. This is a story of…
During the summer of 2007, Narendra’s body temperature shot up all of a sudden. 10-year-old Narendra, a dweller of Asha’s Anna Nagar slum community, was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. His fever kept on rising. Narendra was admitted into…
This International Women’s Day, here is an acknowledgement to the wonderful efforts of some of the women from Asha communities. Their diligence and a strong desire to achieve something in life makes them stand out amongst others. These women have…
Married at the age of 18, Anjali knew that her dreams of higher studies were being pulled away from her. But no! Not all stories end unhappily! Let’s try it again and take a look at the throwback of Anjali’s…
The Reservoir Team from Boston, the United States of America led by Steve Watson, paid a visit to Asha on February 18. After receiving a brief orientation at the Asha Polyclinic, the team of nine went to Asha’s Chanderpuri slum…
Life in the slum is difficult, especially for someone who is differently abled. This story of struggle and success is an outstanding example of perseverance and determination. Guddi, a 43-year-old, resides in Asha’s Mayapuri slum community. This slum is situated…
Asha was pleased to welcome two Volunteer Doctors from the United Kingdom. Dr Elaine Smith, and Dr Louise Dolan, volunteered for a week at Asha. Health being one of the major concerns across the Asha communities; it was a wonderful…
O Kabaadi waale (Listen, Scrap collector)! “That’s how the people look from their balconies and call my father while he rides his bicycle across the colonies in order to buy scrap for money,” says Samreen. The 19-year-old Samreen Parveen is…
