“The life of a man consists not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and in willing service”- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This quote stands so apt for our wonderful supporter, Mr Chris Elstoft, Australian Deputy High…
A free eye camp was organized by the very generous, Dr. Jatinder Bhalla, Eye Surgeon, and his team from Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital on 21st of April. Dr. Bhalla is a part of Asha’s referral system, wherein the critical patients…
Getting married at a young age of 19, soon after High School was the last thing she wanted. Sunita never had any idea of slums before she moved to Tigri colony in South Delhi. Her husband back then did not…
Shakuntala was devastated when she lost her husband to kidney failure last year. Now left with her son, daughter in law and grandchildren, the entire financial burden fell on the son who was left to the mercy of his daily…
Sixty-year-old Begum Shahjahan’s confident demeanour does not give out the struggles she has gone through in her early years. Recollecting those days, she narrates her arduous journey from Nepal border to Delhi along with her two little children. What made…
We are so delighted to hear about the successful fundraising exhibition ”Images of India Exhibit” by Juliet Murray in Fremantle, Australia. Thank You, Juliet, for your kindness and generosity. Here is the update by the wonderful photographer herself: ‘’ I…
Sushma, a young mother of two daughters from Trilokpuri slum community works as a helper at different houses to support the family. Her husband, an alcoholic is often out of work, that forced Sushma to work till last months of…
Eleven years old Aishwarya from Kusumpur Pahari slum colony enjoys being the Vice President of the Children’s Association. When She first stepped into Asha five years ago, this little girl was shy and timid, barely audible when she spoke. Beaming…
Back in Rajasthan, Manoj’s mother sells charms of lemons and chillies door to door believed to ward off evil eye in Indian culture, after she lost her husband more than a year ago. She can make a meagre amount of…
I am Sachin and I have been coming to Asha community centre here in Kusumpur Pahari for over a year now. I love being a part of the Children’s Association and learning so many wonderful things every day. I enjoy…
As per WHO, despite significant progress over the last decades, TB continues to be the top infectious killer worldwide, claiming over 4500 lives a day. This disease is deeply rooted in populations where human rights and dignity are limited. While…
India is a land of contrasts. Poverty is significant and yet it is a country that is immensely rich; in culture, spirituality and diversity. In this exhibition, photographer Juliet Murray aims to capture this richness while highlighting the challenges that…
