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…
Thank you is perhaps a small word for the person who has transformed thousands of lives. Ma, I can’t even imagine my life without you. Wherever we children are today, whatever we are, would have been impossible without…
She is her own comparison. There is no one in the world she can be compared with. Her story is imprinted on the heart of every child. She is the light that shines on the storms of…
I met Asha graduate Junaid from Anna Nagar Slum Colony yesterday and he shared some wonderful news with me that I was thrilled to hear about. He has just got a job as Executive Camera Assistant at one of India’s…
Hello to everyone, First of all I would like to welcome you all on this wonderful occasion of celebrating 30 years of Asha. I am Sarnya Juli Muthu and I have just completed my graduation in a Bachelors of…
Hi every one, My name is N. Venugopal. I would like to thank Dr. Kiran ma’m for giving me this wonderful opportunity to speak about my journey with the ASHA FAMILY. I am from a slum called Kusumpur and…
Good evening Honourable guests, Dr. Kiran, Asha Family, and all my dear friends. My name is Rubina and I am currently doing my Masters in Political Science from one of India‘s top universities, University of Delhi. I still remember…
Good Evening Everyone, Today we have all gathered here to celebrate 30 years of Asha – Transforming lives. According to me, transforming life is about taking you from the bottom and putting you up at the top through educating,…
