About Asha for Education

Asha believes any form of development must start with the proper education of children. Offering them a safe and nurturing environment for acquiring basic literacy and vocational skills is an imperative, not a choice.

Asha raises money through fundraisers to help groups in India that are directly involved in children's education. Contributions made to Asha go entirely to beneficiaries, since the charity has no overheads.

It selects projects that show potential for sustainable performance or those using alternative teaching methods. Asha's projects have no political or religious affiliations and are personally visited on a regular basis.

The charity is currently supporting 3 projects in India:

The All Bengal Women's Union maintains a Welfare Home and Primary School for under-privileged children in Calcutta. The union provides clothes, food, counselling and education to the children, helping them become self-reliant, socially-responsible citizens. Recreational activities, including painting, drama and dancing are also encouraged, to nurture talent.

The Timbaktu Collective in Andhra Pradesh operates day schools as well as a residential school for children who have dropped out of the local Government run schools. The collective's teaching methods are designed to make education a joyful and meaningful experience. They strive to inculcate in the children a sense of pride in their local culture.

Vidya and Child in Noida Uttar Pradesh helps underprivileged children merge into society 's mainstream by guiding them towards appropriate educational opportunities. The group aims to provide these children access to certified schools, providing decent quality education. They also act as surrogate parents for the children, guiding them through their entire educational process.

There are more than 30 chapters of Asha all over the world.