Category Archives: Asha Students

In the heart of Tigri’s slum, where narrow alleys echo with the hum of daily survival, 18-year-old Heena dared to dream. A dream that seemed too distant, too fragile against the weight of reality. Her parents, migrants from Uttar Pradesh, had seen too much of the world’s cruelty—stories of crimes against women, whispers of shame…

Fazia from the Seelampur slum community has arrived in Sydney after an incredible 6-year journey of perseverance and growth. The past 18 months were especially challenging, with intense IELTS preparation, course selection, and coordination with Sydney University. Coming from a conservative family and overcoming a life of unimaginable poverty, Fazia's achievement is nothing short of…

'Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai once said, “Education for girls can transform communities, countries, and our world.” Nusrat, an 18-year-old girl from the Jeewan Nagar slum, is a shining example of courage and determination. She lives with her parents and six siblings in challenging conditions. Despite these hardships, she dreamed of going to college and is…

Ilma is a 12-year-old girl living in the Chanderpuri slum community with her mother and two younger siblings. Her parents moved to Delhi from UP around 15 years ago, hoping for a better life, and her father started working as a mason. However, he soon became addicted to drinking, spending all his earnings on alcohol,…