What a joy it was for the children at Asha’s Zakhira centre to have a team of 12 students from Trinity College, University of Melbourne (Australia) volunteer for about 10 days, starting from 13th January. After a brief orientation at the head office, the Trinity team went to Asha’s Zakhira slum community. During their stay,…
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The woman who built her own house
For many years Radha Devi never had a say in her house. Forty- years old Radha was born and brought up in rural Bihar and shifted to Trilokpuri slum community after her marriage to Munna at the age of 16. Within a few years, the couple was blessed with five children which kept Radha busy…
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From Slum to Delhi University: Finding his purpose with college education
Dalchand is a studious 18-year-old boy who resides in Tigri slum community, South Delhi. His father belongs to a family of farmers who belong to the Alwar District in Rajasthan. His father started working at the young age of 15 years to earn a meagre sum for his family. After his marriage, he relocated to…
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Shivani secures her future through Education
Shivani is a bright and active 18-year-old girl who resides in the Trilokpuri slum community, East of Delhi. She lives in a joint family comprising of 16 members within a small house consisting of only 3 rooms. This is home to her father and his brother’s families who eat and live together. Her Father, Radhe…
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