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Dr Kiran, “I had one of the most wonderful birthdays of my life at Safeda Basti slum colony today. The young and old, women and men, boys and girls, all gathered together to wish me, bless me, love me. I cut a cake in one of their homes the entrance of which they decorated with…

Amanda Clegg and Victoria Byrne- the team behind award-winning Asha cookbook Hope & Spice- have spent lockdown pulling together a new e-book called “An Extra Helping of Hope & Spice”. Struck by Asha’s current life-saving work in the communities (giving out grocery bags, medicines, finances, and emotional support to the slum residents), they wanted to…

Dr Kiran- ”Today was my second visit to Chanderpuri slum community. People were looking forward to receiving me; they were filled with hope at a time of distress, as my car pulled up outside the centre. The rickshaw pullers, ice cream vendors, those who worked in the neighbouring Gandhi market, all sat idle. This third…

Dr Kiran- ”Hello folks, the women from the River Bed Slum Community were anxiously waiting for Asha’s vehicle and team to arrive with desperately needed groceries. Today was the second round for every family. The cycle rickshaws are seen in the picture; there has been no work for 67 days. Some people work as labourers…