Asha’s Anna Nagar slum community, situated in Central Delhi, reflects an evident distinction between the closely packed shanties and the Delhi Metro that runs straight above them. The stark contrast is enough to bring to the fore, the socio-economic divide…
On January 09, 2019, a team from Deakin University, Melbourne visited Asha. The team was provided with an orientation at the Asha Headquarters, explaining them about the work of Asha and the transformation that has taken place in the last…
As technology is advancing every day, the world is progressing alike. Laptops and desktops have started playing a significant role in academics too. From a luxury possession, it has now turned into a must-have gadget for those who seek professional…
“We often forget that we are a human being and not human doing,” says Dr Praveen Prasad. Dr Praveen Prasad (MD, Neurosurgeon at Mercy Medical Group & Director at Dignity Health Neurosciences Institute, Sacramento, USA), visited Asha on December 14th,…
Meet Prabhavati, wife of a daily-wage labourer dwelling in Asha’s Jeewan Nagar slum community. Prabhavati, a mid-aged tea-seller, is breaking all the stereotypes in a patriarchal society with her fearless stature. The chink of the pot and glasses awake the…
“Whenever I look into the mirror, I see myself as an IAS Officer. I will toil hard and become one, one day,” says Anju. Anju Rani is one of the three children of Mr Jay Prakash, a resident of Asha’s…
An ounce of evidence is worth a thousand pounds of opinion. -Dr Ashish Jha With the tremendous support and love from its supporters and well-wishers, Asha never loses any of the opportunities to make its slum dwellers learn and grow.…
Meritorious and talented students from the Asha slums have found a place in prestigious Delhi University through sheer talent and hard work. However, to quench their thirst for knowledge and sharpen their academic skills, they are in great need of…
”India is facing its worst-ever water crisis, with some 600 million people facing acute water shortage,” quoted the BBC recently. The water scarcity has badly hit Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi too. The capital city of India – Delhi is…
On the sunny afternoon of November 29, 2018, Dr. Kiran Martin along with the Asha team and students hosted a farewell to bid adieu to Simon O’ Connor at Kanak Durga slum community. Earnest supporters of Asha’s work, Mr. Simon…
Sharing your knowledge with others is the best way to promote education. Keeping the same in mind, Asha team always strives hard to share its learning with as many people possible as the lack of opportunities and guidance makes it…
Those who have courage and zeal, do not seek excuses! Justifying the maxim, Shiv Kumar Yadav won the war on poverty with his determination and Asha’s help. The poverty, that once held fortified positions at his abode, is now on…
