Category Archives: Asha Health Care

Wheelchair Warrior: Sunita’s Fight for Survival and Health

Sunita, now 35, is a woman whose life is defined by extraordinary courage in the face of relentless hardship. Her struggles began early. At just nine years old, she was struck by polio, leaving both her legs paralyzed and confining her to a wheelchair for life. Before she could recover from this devastating blow, her…
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Healing Body and Soul: Asha’s Compassion in Action

For the past 59 years, Shyamraj has lived in Amar Park slum in Zakhira—a place he once came to with hope in his heart, leaving behind the dusty lanes of his village in Uttar Pradesh. Now 78 years old, his weathered face tells the story of a lifetime of struggles and silent endurance. About a…
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Asha’s Initiative in Combating Chronic Diseases: Empowering Slum Communities with Awareness and Early Detection

As part of Asha’s ongoing commitment to improving health outcomes in Delhi’s slum communities, Asha recently conducted a series of impactful awareness and screening camps under its Non-Communicable Chronic Disease Management Program. These camps, held across our community centers, focused on educating residents about the growing risks of diabetes and hypertension—two silent yet prevalent health…
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Raju’s Rise: Overcoming Adversity with Asha’s Support

Raju's life in the busy Nav Jeevan slum in Kalkaji was filled with challenges. At 32, he had already faced more struggles than many. His parents had moved to Delhi hoping for a better life, but Raju and his two younger brothers grew up in a single cramped room, dealing with poverty. His father worked…
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