Trinity College students have been enthusiastically supporting the work of Dr Kiran Martin and the Asha Society by visiting Delhi to volunteer over the summer break. This strong connection is now to be expanded to include financial support with the launch of their ‘giving circle’. On 24th October, Trinity College was proud to be able…
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Diwali celebration at the Australian Club by Australian Friends of ASHA
The Australian Friends of ASHA held a Diwali celebration at the Australian Club, melbourne on Friday Octber 25th. The event was attended by 120 guests and friends of ASHA and the catering was provided by Celebrity Chef Mr Adam D'Sylva who has two iconic restaurants in Melbourne, Tonka (Indian inspired) and Coda. The Convenor of…
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Hope and Spice Cookbook launched in India
Eleven months, twelve slum communities, women home chefs and their recipes together helped to create ‘Hope and Spice’. This has been a true labour of love by the enthusiastic duo Amanda Clegg and Victoria Byrne. ‘Hope and Spice’ was officially launched in India on Oct 30th at the British High Commission. This event was graciously covered and featured…
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An empowered woman helps to empower other women
“In the early 1990s, I remember my shop was one of the only 2 shops in this area of our slum, it was unheard of a woman to own a business in our community back then. During such a time I took a step forward and achieved success,” says Maya with utmost pride. Then Maya…
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