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Arti: From Slums to Success, A Journey of Determination

Meet Arti, a young girl from Delhi's Ekta Vihar slum community who defied all odds to chase her dreams and secure a bright future. At the age of seven, asha centre became a second home for Arti; she joined asha bal mandal, where she found books, friends, and the key to a better life. With…
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Empowered by Asha: The Inspiring Journey of Kesar Amma

Meet Kesar Amma, a 70-year-old member of Asha's Geriatric care program. Originally from Dosa, Rajasthan, she and her husband moved to the Ekta Vihar slum community in Delhi over 40 years ago, hoping for a better life. However, life took a turn as her husband's alcoholism and abusive behaviour tormented her for years. Despite the…
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Sonu: A blossoming Sketch Artist

Residing in the Kanak Durga Camp slum community, Sonu, a young seventh-class boy, nurtures his dream to become a sketch artist with the support of Asha. Sonu belongs to a migrant family from Bihar consisting of his parents and three siblings, and the family survives on his father’s income as a painter. Sonu joined Asha…
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From Adversity to Inspiration: Madhu’s Journey of Hope

Madhu is a resident of Dr Ambedkar Basti (DAB), a slum community in R.K Puram. Living in a financially unstable family with seven members, Madhu's father's meagre income as a barber made it challenging to make ends meet. They faced extreme hardships, including homelessness during monsoons. Madhu has been associating with Asha since her childhood.…
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