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…
“You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing there will be no result.”- a famous quote of Mahatma Gandhi, is what defines me after I joined Asha. I am Rekha, a resident…
To access 42-year-old Premila’s house, one must walk through streets littered with glass shards, battle toxic fumes from burning lubricants and deafening sounds of disowned vehicles being hammered into scrap. Premila’s shanty-town is the neighbour to one of Asia’s biggest…
It was supposed to be one of the happiest moments in her life, but Phulwati was instead left devastated after her dreams of having a second child came crashing down when she delivered a stillborn baby in the year…
The famous quote by Helen Keller reads, ‘Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much’’ stands very apt with respect to Asha’s work in the slums of Delhi. Thirty years back when Dr Kiran Martin…
