Category Archives: Asha Students

Tripti’s journey from a slum in Delhi to the University of Sydney

Tripti’s journey from a slum in Delhi to the University of Sydney

From Delhi Slum to Sydney Scholar: Tripti’s Inspiring Journey Featured by the University of Sydney & The Indian Sun. https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2024/08/29/tripti-s-journey-from-a-slum-in-delhi-to-the-university-of- http://sydne.htmlhttps://www.theindiansun.com.au/2024/08/29/delhi-slum-to-sydney-scholar-triptis-unstoppable-journey/

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Empowered by Adversity: Iqra’s Remarkable Journey

Empowered by Adversity: Iqra’s Remarkable Journey

In the heart of the bustling Chanderpuri Slum, lives a 17-year-old Iqra. Iqra's family of five depended heavily on her father's income, a rickshaw puller who earned Rs 250 a day. Life was tough, but they managed—until the day it all changed. A month ago, Iqra's father fell seriously ill. The doctor diagnosed him with…

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From Railway Tracks to University: Sachin’s Dream

From Railway Tracks to University: Sachin’s Dream

This is Sachin from one of the Asha communities along the railway track. He has been an Asha child since birth! His mother was taken care of by Asha during her prenatal period before his birth. His older sister is an Asha student reading for a bachelor's in commerce at Delhi University. His father sells…

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Asif’s Triumph: From Shanty to University

Asif’s Triumph: From Shanty to University

Asif from Asha’s Zakhira slum community lives in a one-room shanty with a family of 7. His father works in a factory in the neighborhood, in appalling and dangerous conditions. He has been a member of the Asha family since he was a child. He had to drop a year at high school because of…

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