Laxmi, a resident of the Kalkaji Slum Community, has been an active force within the Asha Mahila Mandal group for so many years. Through engaging in Mahila Mandal meetings, Laxmi learned valuable advocacy skills and precious Asha values, which she implemented within her family and community, and made her more confident and empowered and gave…
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Arti: From Slums to Success, A Journey of Determination
Meet Arti, a young girl from Delhi's Ekta Vihar slum community who defied all odds to chase her dreams and secure a bright future. At the age of seven, asha centre became a second home for Arti; she joined asha bal mandal, where she found books, friends, and the key to a better life. With…
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Empowered by Asha: The Inspiring Journey of Kesar Amma
Meet Kesar Amma, a 70-year-old member of Asha's Geriatric care program. Originally from Dosa, Rajasthan, she and her husband moved to the Ekta Vihar slum community in Delhi over 40 years ago, hoping for a better life. However, life took a turn as her husband's alcoholism and abusive behaviour tormented her for years. Despite the…
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Meera’s Journey to Overcoming Family Planning Myths and Misconceptions
Meera, a resident of the Zakhira Slum in West Delhi, has endured a challenging path in her quest to overcome family planning myths. Tragedy struck when her first child died shortly after birth due to undernourishment and her weakened condition during pregnancy. Limited access to healthcare and prevailing poverty prevented her from seeking medical assistance.…
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