Asha Bal Mandal is a platform where young children in slum communities learn to express themselves, become vocal, and acquire invaluable skills. Muskan from Ekta Vihar, now thirteen years old, recalls her story of joining Asha Bal Mandal at seven…
Last Saturday, 31 young and energetic student Ambassadors across the Asha slums had a joyous get-together. Each ambassador shared the activities conducted in their respective slum communities mentioning their successes and challenges. Everyone had something to take away as they…
Living in the Zakhira slum, Amit dared to dream big despite his family’s poverty and his father’s struggle as a fruit seller. Growing up as a member of Asha’s Bal Mandal, he saw others from his slum attend university and…
Lali, a fifty-year-old woman from Rajasthan, has been living in Zakhira Slum near the railway tracks for thirty-five years. She tragically lost one of her sons in a train accident last year. During a routine screening in May 2023, CHVs…
Radha, a resident of Dr Ambedkar Basti slum, lived a life confined by societal expectations. Veiled and confined indoors, she was never involved in any social affairs. Everything changed when Radha joined the Mahila Mandal formed at the slum by…
Meet Tahsin and his wife, two resilient souls who have been the residents of Seelampur Slum for 35 years. Asha has been a lifeline for both, providing invaluable medical care and unwavering support. The Asha health team stands by him…
In the vibrant tapestry of the Kanak Durga slum community, one name echoes with reverence and admiration – Devi, Asha’s dedicated Community Health Volunteer (CHV). At sixty, she is a testament to the power of determination and compassion. Hailing from…
Ms Geeta, a native of Bihar, got married at 17 and lived with her husband and in-laws in the village. Her life has been marred by hardship and mistreatment by her in-laws for not conceiving a child. Geeta and her…
Sonam, a young married woman in the Ekta Vihar slum colony, was marked by immense suffering and despair. Trapped in an abusive marriage and burdened with illiteracy, she endured unimaginable physical and emotional pain. Sonam got married three years ago,…
Meet Shamshad, a good example of the incredible impact that Asha Alumni can make in their communities. Hailing from the humble Kanak Durga slum community, Shamshad’s story is about determination and a deep-rooted commitment to paying it forward. Coming from…
Monika, a young girl from the Ekta Vihar slum living in a small, cramped room with her family facing severe financial struggles, never thought she could pursue her dreams of graduating from Delhi University. Her father’s meagre income as a…
Dinesh and Seetha, from an interior village of Uttar Pradesh, dreamt of a better life for their family and embarked on a journey to Delhi, the land of opportunities. They settled in the Thokar No 8 slum colony at the…
