Events
Latest Events
Cultural celebrations, receptions, internship launches and fundraising gatherings hosted by Australian Friends of Asha for Slums and Asha India.
Asha India — supporting communities across over 91 slums
Event archive
Recent events
A selection of gatherings, receptions and community events recorded over the years.
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Bidding adieu to Asha’s first Chevening scholar
The British High Commissioner Sir Dominic Asquith KCMG organised a reception at his residence to celebrate Chevening scholar Chandan’s journey to the UK. The gathering included Australian High Commissioner HE Ms. Harinder Sidhu, senior diplomats from various embassies, other eminent dignitaries and meritorious students.
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Celebration of Excellence of the High School Toppers of Asha
Top students from Asha schools were honoured for their academic results at a ceremony organised with supporters in Australia.
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Fundraising for Asha
Supporters across Australia hosted fundraising drives for the community health and education programmes run by Asha India.
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Let there be “Hope”!
An event focused on hope and opportunity for young people moving out of poverty in the communities Asha serves.
Milestones
Notable gatherings
- Diwali in Melbourne was celebrated on 14 November 2015, sponsored by the Asian Exec.
- High Commission visit — Dr. Kiran visited the Australian High Commission on 12 November 2018 and met High Commissioner Harinder Sidhu.
- Bendigo and Adelaide Bank staff celebrated Diwali and fundraised for Asha in November 2018.
- Robert Johanson, Chairman of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited and AFOA, visited the Chanderpuri slum community on 4 February 2019.
- Asha’s Internship Programme for 2019 was launched at the Australian High Commission on 30 May 2019.
- Global Asha Meet 2019 was held at Asha’s Mayapuri slum centre with participants from the UK, Northern Ireland, USA and Australia.
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Monthly donors help provide lifesaving emergency care delivered every day of the year. Donations over $2 to the Australian Friends of Asha for Slums Overseas Development Gift and Relief Fund are tax deductible.