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Valerie, Sumit and Sahil's fundraiser for Friends of Asha (Ireland)

VALERIE ALEXANDER is raising money for Friends of Asha (Ireland)

100 miles in December · 1 December 2025

Asha has been transforming lives in the slums of Delhi since 1988. Asha was founded by Dr Kiran Martin, a paediatrician, who observed first-hand, the devastating conditions in which the urban poor live while responding to a cholera outbreak in one of Delhi’s slums. Currently, Asha works in over 90 slums across Delhi, serving over 900,000 slum dwellers. Asha has developed a strong track record in improving the lives of the urban poor and as a result, has won the respect and support of government ministers in India and around the world. Asha believes that the key to tackling the poverty cycles lies in educated, healthy, empowered individuals who are able to transcend their personal circumstances and transform their own lives, and those of their families and ultimately their communities. Asha achieves this by enabling people to transform their healthcare, education, environment and finances of their own community. Thank you so much for your kind donation. Every penny transforms lives in the slums of Delhi. Asha is working relentlessly towards bringing holistic development in the urban slums of Delhi. We’ll ensure that whatever you have donated will be put to the best possible use and give even more people hope for a better future. Words can't express how thankful we are for your support.

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🚶‍♀️ 100 Miles for Asha

I’m heading back to Asha for my 9th trip in February, and this time, I’m lacing up my walking shoes again! My amazing team of students has been busy fundraising — now it’s my turn to step up.

In a throwback to our “Dander to Delhi” challenge back in 2020, I’m walking 100 miles this December to support Asha’s incredible work.

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Two inspiring young men I met on my very first trip to Asha in 2018, Sahil and Sumit, now currently living in Belfast -will be walking 100 miles through the streets of the City. Both came here to achieve their Master’s degrees — Sahil in Finance and Sumit with an MBA — and together we’ll cover a combined 300 miles for Asha! 💪

We’ll all share this link as we walk, reflect, and raise vital funds for a cause close to our hearts.

Let’s make every mile matter!

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Donation summary

Total
£1,886.15
+ £361.25 Gift Aid
Online
£1,886.15
Offline
£0.00

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