Reports & Publications

Publication overview

Accountability and insight

Asha India was founded by Dr. Kiran Martin in 1988. The organisation works with people residing in slums in India and benefits more than 700,000 people from over 91 slums through healthcare, education and empowerment programmes.

Australian Friends of Asha raises awareness and supports this work. These publications provide information about organisational goals, achievements, programme outcomes and financial transparency.

Australian Friends of Asha for Slums is committed to giving children the essentials they need to survive and thrive. Through awareness, fundraising and community engagement in Australia, the organisation supports programmes that improve healthcare, education and empowerment for people living in slums in India. This work reflects the idea that meaningful change begins with ensuring children have access to care, learning opportunities and a safe foundation for the future.

Asha India was founded by Dr. Kiran Martin in 1988 and has grown into a trusted organisation serving communities across Indian slums. Australian Friends of Asha plays a supportive role by raising awareness of these programmes and encouraging people to participate in events, donations and conversations about social justice. Reports and publications help explain the organisation’s approach, sharing insight into programme outcomes and the experiences of the communities it serves.

Transparency and accountability are central to the relationship between Asha India, its Australian supporters and the wider community. By presenting reports, programme information and financial details, Australian Friends of Asha for Slums invites donors and volunteers to understand how support is directed and what difference it makes. The organisation’s focus on children, families and community-led progress reflects a long-term commitment to healthcare, education and empowerment among India’s urban poor.