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Empowered by Asha: The Inspiring Journey of Kesar Amma

Meet Kesar Amma, a 70-year-old member of Asha's Geriatric care program. Originally from Dosa, Rajasthan, she and her husband moved to the Ekta Vihar slum community in Delhi over 40 years ago, hoping for a better life. However, life took a turn as her husband's alcoholism and abusive behaviour tormented her for years. Despite the…
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Meera’s Journey to Overcoming Family Planning Myths and Misconceptions

Meera, a resident of the Zakhira Slum in West Delhi, has endured a challenging path in her quest to overcome family planning myths. Tragedy struck when her first child died shortly after birth due to undernourishment and her weakened condition during pregnancy. Limited access to healthcare and prevailing poverty prevented her from seeking medical assistance.…
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Breaking Barriers: Radha’s Journey of Empowerment with Asha

Radha, a resident of Dr Ambedkar Basti slum, lived a life confined by societal expectations. Veiled and confined indoors, she was never involved in any social affairs. Everything changed when Radha joined the Mahila Mandal formed at the slum by the Asha team. With each meeting, her courage grew, and she found her voice. Along…
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“Overcoming Challenges: Bhuvan and Bhuvnesh’s Inspiring Journey to Education and Success with Asha’s Support”

Bhuvan and Bhuvnesh, the eighteen-year-old twins residing in the Peeragarhi slum, had to overcome numerous challenges in their young lives. Tragically, their father passed away shortly after their birth, leading to their mother being disowned by her in-laws. Despite these hardship circumstances, they never let adversity define them. During their senior secondary school days, Bhuvan…
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