CategoriesStories of ChangeAryan is a 15-year-old boy from Shadipur, Delhi. He joined Ashish Foundation in 2024, marking his first experience of formal learning and structured support. His journey reflects how timely guidance, family support, and the right environment can bring meaningful change. Ashish Foundation first came in contact with Aryan during a community outreach visit in Shadipur. […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeWhen a child’s needs do not fit into conventional systems, families are often left to navigate uncertainty alone. Vatsal’s journey began in such a space—shaped by his mother’s determination to understand, support, and believe in her son. Over time, that belief was strengthened and sustained through structured, role-focused support at Ashish Foundation, where care evolved […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeWhen Krishna Priya walks into the centre today, there is a quiet confidence in the way she carries herself. She listens carefully, responds with words, and takes pride in completing her tasks independently—small actions that reflect a remarkable inner transformation. This was not always her reality. Growing up, Krishna Priya faced significant challenges with communication […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeManav joined Ashish Foundation at the age of five as a quiet and reserved child. He found new places challenging, had difficulty expressing himself, and preferred predictable routines. In unfamiliar situations, he often stayed close to his father for reassurance. At Ashish, structured classrooms, calm communication, and consistent routines supported his learning. Manav responded well […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeIn Shadipur, a dense neighborhood tucked behind Delhi’s roaring traffic, Sandeep spent most of his childhood indoors. Born in 2004 in Punjab, Sandeep faced health challenges from the start—jaundice, seizures, delayed development. His parents, both daily wage workers, had little time or money to seek specialized care. “People used to say he’s cursed,” his father […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeWhen Esha walks into a room, the first thing you notice is her style—carefully chosen earrings, a matching purse, and an easy grace that wasn’t always there. Born with intellectual disability and microcephalus, Esha’s childhood was filled with medical visits and uncertainty. Her mother remembers the sleepless nights—“We didn’t know if she would walk, talk, […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeIn a narrow lane of South-west Delhi, 16-year-old Harshit sits by the window, watching traffic crawl by. He hums softly—an old Bollywood tune—his fingers tapping in rhythm on the sill. For years, Harshit’s world felt much smaller than this view. His parents remember the struggle vividly. “He would forget everything he learned,” his father says, […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeWhen Aanchal, a young girl from Shadipur Transit Camp, first came to Ashish Foundation a year ago, life was full of challenges. She had never attended school, struggled with basic hygiene, and found it difficult to follow routines or interact with others. Growing up in a low-income settlement, she had almost no access to education […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeFor most people, a first paycheck marks a personal milestone—an achievement to be proud of.For Isha Kohli, it represents something far deeper: a lifeline and a testament to resilience in a world that was not ready for her. Early Struggles Isha’s story begins with exclusion. At just five years old, she was expelled from school […]
CategoriesStories of ChangeSiya then: Overcoming Early Hardships Born into a struggling family in a Delhi slum, Siya was the youngest of seven siblings. Her arrival into the world was marked by immense challenges—she was a premature baby diagnosed with Down syndrome and a severe heart condition. Her mother, a hardworking domestic worker, tirelessly cared for the family, […]
