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Celebrating Asha’s Ambassadors Dedication and Success

Celebrating Asha’s Ambassadors Dedication and Success
Last Saturday, 31 young and energetic Ambassadors from across the Asha slums had a joyous get-together. Each ambassador shared the activities conducted in their respective slum communities mentioning their successes and challenges. Everyone had something to take away as they shared how they could tackle different issues like helping young students secure college admissions, ensuring…
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Empowering Dreams: Amit’s Journey from Zakhira Slum to Higher Education

Empowering Dreams: Amit’s Journey from Zakhira Slum to Higher Education
Living in the Zakhira slum, Amit dared to dream big despite his family’s poverty and his father’s struggle as a fruit seller. Growing up as a member of Asha’s Bal Mandal, he saw others from his slum attend university and longed to follow in their footsteps. Recognizing Amit’s potential and determination, the Asha team at…
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Transforming Lives: Lali’s Journey to Health and Hope with Asha Clinic

Transforming Lives: Lali’s Journey to Health and Hope with Asha Clinic
Lali, a fifty-year-old woman from Rajasthan, has been living in Zakhira Slum near the railway tracks for thirty-five years. She tragically lost one of her sons in a train accident last year. During a routine screening in May 2023, CHVs noticed Lali’s symptoms of hypertension, diabetes, and vitamin D deficiency. The health team diagnosed her…
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Breaking Barriers: Radha’s Journey of Empowerment with Asha

Breaking Barriers: Radha’s Journey of Empowerment with Asha
Radha, a resident of Dr Ambedkar Basti slum, lived a life confined by societal expectations. Veiled and confined indoors, she was never involved in any social affairs. Everything changed when Radha joined the Mahila Mandal formed at the slum by the Asha team. With each meeting, her courage grew, and she found her voice. Along…
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