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From Railway Tracks to University: Sachin’s Dream

This is Sachin from one of the Asha communities along the railway track. He has been an Asha child since birth! His mother was taken care of by Asha during her prenatal period before his birth. His older sister is an Asha student reading for a bachelor's in commerce at Delhi University. His father sells…
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Asif’s Triumph: From Shanty to University

Asif from Asha’s Zakhira slum community lives in a one-room shanty with a family of 7. His father works in a factory in the neighborhood, in appalling and dangerous conditions. He has been a member of the Asha family since he was a child. He had to drop a year at high school because of…
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My Journey at QBE: Government Relations Intern

Here’s a post from Sunny who is doing a master's in strategic public relations at Sydney University. He got an internship at QBE, a large insurance company through Sunil Lal, one of the board members of FOA Australia. I hope you are doing wonderfully. I’m excited to share that I have successfully completed my internship…
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Shimla’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 a reliable water source is…
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