After hectic travels over the past two months, last week Dr Kiran was able to spend some time with the Asha community in Delhi. In an event attended by nearly 500 women and students from all Asha project areas, Dr…
On 18th October 2014, the Australian High Commission hosted a T-20 cricket match for the Asha’s university students. Organised with a view to foster the relationship between the Australian High Commission and Asha, the match also served as a great…
Asha was once again glad to welcome, a team of 25 people from Ballymena, Northern Ireland from 4th to 18th October 2014. From students to builders to doctors to home makers, the team housed diverse talent across all ages and…
Dear Friends, You will read the stories of our students who have managed to secure well paying jobs in reputed organizations through sheer hard work and undaunted determination. On Page 2, you will read about Shalu, one of the pantry…
On 11th October, 2014, the Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls, Ms Natasha Stott Despoja visited Asha’s Dr Ambedkar slum colony. Warmly welcomed by Dr Kiran and the community, Ms Despoja had a hearty interaction with the members of the…
On 11th October, Internationally acclaimed Australian aboriginal artist, Elisa Jane Carmichael visited Asha to organise a workshop with kids from children’s association. Organised to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, the workshop comprised nearly 30 school going girls from…
On 18th September, 2014, New Zealand High Commissioner, HE Grahame Morton, accompanied by Policy Advisor, Ms Mridu Vats, visited the Asha community in Dr Ambedkar slum colony. Warmly welcomed by the Asha team and community, the High Commissioner had a…
8th September, 2014 | Kiran and I spent a most interesting day with Professor Ian Anderson, Pro Vice Chancellor (Engagement) and Professor Kerry Arabena, Chair for Indigenous Health and Director, Onemda VicHealth Koori Health Unit. Ian was one of our…
A team of 10 scholars from the University of Tokyo visited Asha’s slum colony in Dr Ambedkar basti on 15th September, 2014. The highlight of the entire visit was the fact that this was completely conducted by Asha Community Health…
On 6th September 2014, the Australian Friends of Asha organised the first official fund raising dinner for Asha in Australia at the picturesque Yering Station winery in the Yarra Valley. The event was proudly supported by Yering Station who supplied…
On 5th September 2014, Governor of Victoria, Hon Alex Chernov AC QC hosted a lunch reception in the honour of Asha’s Founder and Director, Dr Kiran Martin at the Government House in Melbourne. The lunch reception was attended by Mrs…
On 4th September 2014, Asha’s Founder and Director, Dr Kiran Martin was invited to visit Bendigo Health and Bendigo Bank during her ongoing trip to Australia. Dr Kiran was warmly welcomed at Bendigo Bank by its Chairman Mr Robert Johanson.…
