Yearly Archives: 2016

Dr Kiran and Asha honoured by the Australian Government

Dr Kiran and Asha honoured by the Australian Government

We are glad to announce that on Wednesday, May 25 Asha Society and Australian Friends of Asha (AFOA) were deeply honoured to attend a reception in Canberra, hosted by Mr Peter Varghese AO, Secretary of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and former Australian High Commissioner to India. The guests of honour for…

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Australia inspired by success in India’s slums

24 May 2016: Asha’s Dr Kiran Martin and young slum resident Usha will provide insights direct from Delhi’s slums to inform Australia’s indigenous and aid programs. Speaking at an event with the Governor General, hosted by DFAT Secretary Peter Varghese on 25 May, Dr Martin will outline Asha’s innovative model that has transformed 60 Delhi…

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DONATIONS ARE NOW TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

DONATIONS ARE NOW TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

On 27 April 2016 the AUSTRALIAN FRIENDS OF ASHA FOR SLUMS OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT GIFT AND RELIEF FUND was gazetted as a developing country relief fund. This means that donations in Australia over $2 are tax deductible. The Asha Society extends its thanks to our pro bono lawyers Corrs Chambers Westgarth for all their work in…

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Former Australian Cricketer Damien Fleming visits Asha

Former Australian Cricketer Damien Fleming visits Asha

Former Australian Cricketer, Damien Fleming visited Asha on March 29, 2016. Damien has been in India for the past few days for the ICC T20 World Cup. Having been associated with a travel show in Australia, Damien visited Asha in order see what happens beyond the stadium walls – from markets and street scenes, to…

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