Aasraa Celebrates World Earth Day

‘Let’s become true inheritors of our planet; not just celebrate Earth Day, but observe it’ – so aver the children in our shelter home! A clean up and plantation drive was undertaken with great enthusiasm at all shelter homes to mark World Earth Day.

Toppers Felicitation 2017

Our two boys Karan and Shitik in 10th grade who were mainstreamed to C.N.I. Boys’ Inter College after being supported under the Aasraa Street Smart project have been awarded with the Toppers Felicitation certificate by The Times of India on 29th August 2017. We are so amazed by their achievements and how far they…

The Wind Beneath Our Wings

Though dealing with diverse communities we yet  have a lot in common as parents, caregivers, and educators. We share joys and disappointments, hope and a vision for a better future for our children. As we watch them evolve, our eagerness for new ideas and skills leads to questions about how we can best support them.

Adult Literacy

With 300 million illiterate adults, India is the most illiterate nation on earth! A 100 years ago people were considered literate if they could sign their names, a qualification that is inadequate today.

‘Bari Peeli Bus’ (Big Yellow Bus)

Tots # ragpicking break your heart and this little one carried an overloaded sack exactly his size! He was walking to # BindalSlum , 1/2 km away and refused my help to carry his load. So much dignity!! He did confess his shirt and trouser had been given to him by the people who come every morning to the slum in the…

Why is there a Need for International Day for Street Children??

Did this question make you scratch your head?? Did you even know that April 12th is International Day for Street Children? As per UN sources, about 150 million street children exist in the world today. Unfortunately, these children have been ignored by decision-making bodies and are often seen as a political…