Asha student Abhishek becomes the first recipient of Sydney Scholar India Equity Scholarship formed by USyd and Asha Society. Indian Link
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Asha student wins USyd’s first generous scholarship
Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship awarded to Asha student Abhishek
On 20th November, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sydney and Principal Dr.Michael Spence, along with Dr.Kiran Martin, Founder, and Director of Asha society launched the ‘Sydney Scholars India Equity Scholarship’. The first Scholarship of its kind was awarded to the student Abhishek Handa from Peeragarhi slum colony. The event was held at the Asha community centre…
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Zareena’s persistence provided the correct diagnosis for her Son’s illness
30-year-old Zareena Bano hails from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, where she spent her childhood along with her 6 other siblings. Her father was a labourer who earned a sum of Rs.500 (6.97 USD/ 5.4 £) a month which was not enough to take care of his family. Her Mother made potato chips at home and sold…
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Sarita learns to empower herself one step at a time
Sarita came to Anna Nagar nine years ago from her maternal home Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh after her marriage. Her husband Praveen works as a peon in a nearby office. She remembers her early days, filled with unpleasantness as she could not adjust in tiny congested lanes of her slum community. For her to get accustomed…
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