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,…
Asha student Fazia, hailing from the Seelampur slum community, has embarked on a remarkable journey to achieve her dreams, with support from Dr. Kiran and the Asha team. Coming from a conservative Muslim family and rising above unimaginable poverty, Fazia’s…
‘Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai once said, “Education for girls can transform communities, countries, and our world.” Nusrat, an 18-year-old girl from the Jeewan Nagar slum, is a shining example of courage and determination. She lives with her parents and six…
Mamta, a 45-year-old woman, has spent the last 25 years of her life in the Tigri slum, battling relentless poverty and hardship. Her husband, a cobbler, earned barely enough to survive and often squandered what little he made on alcohol.…
Ilma is a 12-year-old girl living in the Chanderpuri slum community with her mother and two younger siblings. Her parents moved to Delhi from UP around 15 years ago, hoping for a better life, and her father started working as…
In the crowded, winding lanes of the Sawda slum community, Nidhika’s life unfolded like a bittersweet melody, heavy with sorrow but lifted by a fragile thread of hope. Born into a family of eight, her childhood began with the kind…
Raised in a challenging environment, 19-year-old Rajkumari from the Dr Ambedkar slum community is driven by her dreams and refuses to give up. Originally from Bihar, her father moved to Delhi 18 years ago, hoping for a better life. He…
In the Riverbed slum community, where life’s struggles are daily companions, Asha team member Kusum brought a moment of joy through a simple, action-based game with the local children. Commands like “stop” and “clap” sparked laughter and excitement, as the…
