Laxmi, a bright and determined 16-year-old girl from the Tigri slum community, dreams of becoming a teacher and inspiring generations to come. Despite overwhelming hardships, she has never given up on her dreams. Her father worked as a housekeeping staff earning just ₹10,000 a month (116.77 USD), most of which was…
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A wonderful fundraising dinner was hosted in Melbourne by the Asha Australia Board, bringing together an inspiring gathering of supporters. Among the esteemed guests were former Governor of Victoria, Alex Chernov, and his wife Elizabeth, along with friends of our Chair, Robert Johanson. The evening also welcomed board member Richard…
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Aliya's life has been marked by a series of challenges that began at a very young age. At just three years old, her parents divorced, and she was left in the care of her grandmother, Rihana in Chanderpuri slum community. The pain of separation shaped Aliya's childhood, leaving her emotionally…
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Seema and her husband moved to Delhi from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, after their marriage. For the past 20 years, they have lived in the Jeewan Nagar slum community with their two children. Initially, Seema had no knowledge of Asha, but she observed how women in her neighborhood gained confidence and…
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In the heart of Tigri’s slum, where narrow alleys echo with the hum of daily survival, 18-year-old Heena dared to dream. A dream that seemed too distant, too fragile against the weight of reality. Her parents, migrants from Uttar Pradesh, had seen too much of the world’s cruelty—stories of crimes…
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