Frequently Asked Questions

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes. Donations over $2 made to the Australian Friends of Asha for Slums Overseas Development Gift and Relief Fund are tax deductible. Monthly donors provide lifesaving emergency care delivered every day of the year to children who could die without it.

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How are my donations used?

Donations support the work of Asha India, the charitable organisation founded by Dr. Kiran Martin in 1988. Asha works with people residing in slums in India, addressing healthcare, education and economic empowerment so that residents can break free from poverty. The organisation benefits more than 700,000 people from over 91 slums.

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Australian friends of Asha slums exist to support Asha India, a charitable organisation working with children and families living in India's urban slums. The organisation's focus is simple and direct: giving children the essentials they need to survive, from healthcare and emergency care to education and basic living support. The Australian Friends of Asha for Slums is the fundraising and community arm that connects Australian donors with this work, sharing news, events and stories so that supporters understand where their contributions go and who benefits from them.

Giving is straightforward, and every contribution counts toward the essentials that vulnerable children require. Donations support the wider programme of Asha India, covering the day-to-day needs of families in India's slums while also helping to fund lifesaving emergency care. Some supporters choose to give regularly, which provides a dependable base of funding that allows emergency services to be delivered every day of the year to children who could not otherwise survive without them. Monthly giving, one-off gifts and fundraising efforts all form part of the same charitable goal.

Many people ask whether giving is tax deductible. Yes — donations made to the Australian Friends of Asha for Slums Overseas Development Gift and Relief Fund above the small threshold are tax deductible for donors in Australia. Beyond the tax question, supporters often want to know how their money is used, and the answer is that funds flow directly into the programmes run by Asha India for children and families in India's slums. Clear, transparent reporting helps donors stay confident that their generosity reaches the people it was intended for.

Beyond donating, there are other ways to help, including volunteering, fundraising with friends, sharing the organisation's work and joining community events that raise awareness of the challenges facing children in India's slums. Volunteers and supporters often reflect on the future and long-term strategies needed for sustainable change, drawing on the experiences of visits to projects and conversations with staff and community leaders. Working with people on the ground informs better decisions, and every conversation helps strengthen a shared commitment to the children who need the essentials to survive.

Can I give online?

Yes. Online donation options are available on our donation page, alongside information about monthly giving and one-off contributions.

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