A Dream Realized: From Seelampur to Sydney University


Here’s a remarkable story of a young girl from the slums who has seen nothing but great poverty all her life, written in her own words: My name is Fazia, and I am 23 years old. I live in a…




Here’s a remarkable story of a young girl from the slums who has seen nothing but great poverty all her life, written in her own words: My name is Fazia, and I am 23 years old. I live in a…


Imagine living in constant pain, with no access to the treatment you need because you simply can’t afford it. For many in Delhi’s slum communities, this is a harsh reality. But at Asha’s Polyclinic in RK Puram, that reality is…


In the shadow of towering office buildings like the WHO headquarters and the police offices, lies the Anna Nagar slum community—a world starkly different from the hustle of the city around it. Here, life is a daily struggle. Tiny and…


Asha student Tripti, in an exclusive Radio interview with Special Broadcasting Service Hindi, Australia-shared her incredible journey from the slums of Delhi to the prestigious University of Sydney. Tripti Singh, a recent recipient of the Sydney International Equity Scholarship from…


Deepika’s story is an example of the unwavering love of those around her. Born in the humble Anna Nagar slum community, she entered the world at just 1.5 kg—a tiny life in a vast, challenging world. From the very beginning,…


From Delhi Slum to Sydney Scholar: Tripti’s Inspiring Journey Featured by the University of Sydney & The Indian Sun


In the heart of the bustling Chanderpuri Slum, lives a 17-year-old Iqra. Iqra’s family of five depended heavily on her father’s income, a rickshaw puller who earned Rs 250 a day. Life was tough, but they managed—until the day it…


This is Sachin from one of the Asha communities along the railway track. He has been an Asha child since birth! His mother was taken care of by Asha during her prenatal period before his birth. His older sister is…


Life has never been easy for 53-year-old Rohtash, a resident of the Tigri slum community. Born to landless farmer parents in Uttar Pradesh, Rohtash’s family migrated to Delhi when he was a small boy in search of better opportunities. His…


Next to the bustling railway tracks near the Zakhira slum community lies a small shanty made from discarded clothes. This humble abode is the home of seven-year-old Kishan and his parents. With barely enough space for three people to lie…


Values are the heartbeat of the Asha ecosystem, infusing life and purpose into every action we take. Ten core values form the foundation upon which we operate, build our dreams and strive to create a better world. These values—Affirmation, Compassion,…


My name is Neha, and I am in my first year of a BA in Liberal Arts-History and Political Science at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University. I live in VP Singh Camp, an area often overshadowed by hardship but…