Dr Kiran- ''This is a touching story of a poor woman with a blind husband and young children. Very telling of the state of affairs of the most vulnerable among the poor.'' DONATE FOR ASHA’S COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE: https://bit.ly/2tFvdy3 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XLZe5bP8bI[/embed]
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The adverse effects of COVID-19 in the slums
Dr Kiran- ”Dear friends, this incident throws light on the heartbreaking effects of Covid-19 in the slums. A 16-year-old boy called Chand, living in an Asha slum called Kalkaji, was suffering from epilepsy and under treatment from a public hospital. Because the hospitals are not focusing on non-COVID patients, his parents could not take him…
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Asha celebrates Mothers in slum communities
In the words of Dr Kiran- ”Today’s post is dedicated to all the mothers in our slum communities. Life has already been hard for them, living in their shanty homes. Having to live in a small hut, cook, and look after the family including young children, struggle to fill water, struggle to use a toilet…
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Asha Corona Warriors continue to comfort and inspire people in slum communities
”One of the wonderful outcomes of our activities during this pandemic has been the opportunity by the Asha Corona Warriors, to develop leadership skills. They are learning to listen with empathy and show sincere interest in the lives of others. The poor are feeling heard and understood. They are also learning resilience, and how to…
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