Noted politician and Member of Parliament (MP), Ajay Maken visited the Ekta Vihar slum colony on Saturday, the 6th July, 2013 for the inauguration of the new sewer line. He was accompanied by Mrs. Barkha Singh, the Member of the…
The Asha Internship Programme 2013 was formally launched on 24 the May 2013 at the New Zealand High commission. The pioneering initiative that gives students from slums a chance to get work experience in some of Delhi’s elite work places…
Thursday, 2nd May 2013 | Member of New Zealand Parliament, Mr Todd McClay was warmly welcomed by Dr Kiran Martin, founder and director of Asha, the slum residents and Asha Team at Asha’s community centre in Kanak Durga slum colony.…
2nd May 2013 | The Irish Ambassador HE Mr. Feilim McLaughlin accompanied by Ms Katie Morrisroe from the High Commissioner visited Asha’s community centre in Jeewan Nagar slum colony. He was welcomed with great joy and enthusiasm by Dr. Kiran…
On Tuesday 1st May 2013, Canadian High Commissioner, HE Mr. Stewart Beck and his wife, Ms. Brenda Beck visited the Asha’s community centre in Dr. Ambedkar slum colony. They were welcomed with much cheer and joy by Dr. Kiran Martin,…
On Friday, 19th April 2013 Asha organised the first ever Asha Higher Education Programme: Students’ Meet for college students who are a part of Asha’s Higher Education Programme. The Students’ Meet, attended by nearly 300 students from various Asha slums,…
On Tuesday 16th April 2013, Australian Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Bernard Philip visited the Asha community center in Dr. Ambedkar slum colony. He was accompanied by Ms. Alexas Mcleod, Member of Committee, Direct Aid Programme, Ms. Caitlin Bell, Second Secretary…
Asha has always believed women to be the greatest asset in slum communities. With continued support from Asha, today the women from the slums are able to stand up for their rights and take charge of their lives to ensure…
On 8th March 2013, Asha had the honour of welcoming a Japanese delegation consisting of Mr. TERATA Sukeshiro, Mr. Hirotaka ISHIKAWA, Mr. Mikishi DAIMON, and Mr. Kazunari KITAGAWA, Members of House of Councillors, Japan. They were accompanied by representatives from…
25 Years of Transformation: A Tribute to Asha, India Habitat Centre, 5th February 2013 Honourable Minister, your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, brothers, sisters and students from the slums, I am delighted and honoured to be able to address this distinguished…
On the Friday of Asha’s anniversary week, we held a cultural evening to showcase traditional Indian performing arts. Shri L.K. Advani, Chairman of the BJP Parliamentary Party, and HE Jan Henderson, New Zealand High Commissioner, joined us as honoured guests,…
The final event of Asha’s anniversary festivities was a thank-you dinner at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, which generously provided the venue for this evening. This event gave us an opportunity to express our gratitude for the many different ways that…
