Jaisika is a first-year Asha student at Delhi University studying an Honors in Psychology, her dream course. She lives in the Anna Nagar slum community. Her story deeply touched Dr Kiran that she shared at the 35th Anniversary Celebrations in Mayapuri. With over 300 people in attendance and speaking over…
Read moreEmpowering Health in the Slums: Lalta Prasad’s Journey with Asha
Lalta Prasad, a native of UP, has been a resident of the Kusumpur Pahari slum for the last 40 years. In 2012, he unexpectedly lost his job as an office assistant at Corporate House in BPL. With two children to support, life became challenging, especially after Lalta underwent a lung…
Read moreShimla’s Journey: Overcoming Health Challenges with Asha’s Support
Shimla from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, and her husband, a daily wage labourer, moved to Kusumpur Pahari two years ago for better opportunities. Shimla's husband, often away from work, couldn't provide the support she needed, especially during her pregnancy. Residing in Kusumpur Pahari slum has its own challenges– the absence of…
Read moreCelebrating Asha’s 35th Anniversary at British High Commissioner’s Residence
What a wonderful first day of our celebrations we had at an event hosted by the British High Commissioner HE Alex Ellis in his garden. This was on 19th Feb. The HC, Prof David Hempton, Professor and Former Dean of Harvard Divinity School, Richard Leder, Director and Governing Board member…
Read moreMayapuri Celebration: A Vibrant Tapestry of Joy, Unity, and Gratitude
We had a wonderful celebration in one of our slum communities called Mayapuri. We had a beautiful colorful marquee, a nice stage, and lots of floral decorations. Dr John Peteet, Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard, was our Chief Guest. He gave a beautiful speech. I made bilingual remarks since there…
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