Values are the heartbeat of the Asha ecosystem, infusing life and purpose into every action we take. Ten core values form the foundation upon which we operate, build our dreams and strive to create a better world. These values—Affirmation, Compassion, Dignity, Generosity, Gratitude, Joy, Positivity, Power of Touch, Non-Violence, and Simplicity—are not mere words but…
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Asha brings Hope into the life of an old man of 75 whose spirit was broken due to adversity.
Crossing a narrow, dark lane in the Seelampur slum, you stumble upon an unplastered house that Jalaluddin has called home for the past 40 years. This 75-year-old man lives with his wife, three daughters, and a grandson in an 8 by 8 feet bare room, dimly lit by a small bulb and cooled by a…
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Restoring Dignity: Ramyag’s Journey with Asha
Ramyag, 71 years old, sat on the creaky wooden bed in the small, dimly lit shanty in Amar Park Zakhira. He gently fed his paralyzed wife, Sheela, a spoonful of mashed lentils and potatoes, their daily routine for the past five decades. The weight of their years together hung heavy in the air, alongside the…
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A Smile Regained: Saira Bano’s Journey with Asha
My name is Saira Bano. I have been living in the Mayapuri slum community for the last 50 years. My small shanty is on the side of the busy railway line where I live alone. Although I have three sons, they have all left me to fend for myself. My husband passed away five years…
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