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Dr Kiran: ‘The elderly under our care are in great distress at this time. These pictures speak volumes on the poverty they are living in. Run down homes, little to eat, little to wear, sickness, frailty, inability to take care of themselves. Lonely, abandoned and forgotten by their families. So much emotional pain. What a…

Dr Kiran: ‘One of the greatest challenges the Asha family is facing during this pandemic is the physical distancing needed between people. The language of touch is not being spoken these days, and it’s joys seem lost for a while. Affectionate and loving hugs have been a hallmark of the Asha family. The power of…

Dr Kiran: ‘I hope you have been enjoying the wonderful transformational stories of our young people from the Asha slum communities who are at university. These and hundreds of other stories are really a tribute to each one of you. Together we have created opportunities for much better health, much higher income levels, development of…

Dr Kiran: ‘This is the story of Naaz Parveen who has scored 93% in her school leaving exams, and has found a place at Delhi University where she will be doing a BA Honours in Journalism! It’s a really hard program to get into. Naaz’s father has been selling garlic on a cart in the…