Tackling Learning Poverty with AASHA Infinite

Tackling Learning Poverty with AASHA Infinite Picture this- Thousands of children in the rural parts of India, sitting in a classroom, accessingquality education. These kids are kicking off to their bright futures, the ones where they have the skills and resources needed to fulfil their dreams. However, the sad truth is that in reality, most …

Student Intern Aanya’s Experience in AASHA

My experience at AASHA has been thoroughly enriching and delightful. I have always felt strongly about education for all so being part of AASHA and its mission of eradicating illiteracy in India has been utterly gratifying and aligned perfectly with my personal values. Apart from just a mentoring and teaching experience, the DRP has been …

Student Intern Hari’s Experience in AASHA

In eighth grade, I accompanied my mother to one of her classes as an assistant teacher. It was fascinating to experience a learning environment in a classroom as a teacher instead of a student for the first time. Before I knew it, I realized that I had discovered a latent passion for teaching and helping …

How early childhood education helps the development of a child

“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire todream.” - Maria Montessori, Italian physician and educator. Early childhood education consists of both informal and formal education that is provided tochildren up to the age of 8. The first few years of a child’s life are the basis of …

Volunteers of Aasha: Gowri B

Gowri B Gowri B is one of the oldest volunteers at AASHA. Her passion and commitment for the causeshine through the fact that she used to travel a long distance, braving the Bangalore traffic, toteach the kids at the Bommanahalli Govt School. She’s known for her kindness and empathy sheshows towards the students. Ever conscious …

Learning public speaking at AASHA infinite foundation

R R Shriya PUBLIC SPEAKING Public speaking is one of the vital skills in this day and age. For some, this skill seems like a natural talent, but for most others, it is an acquired one. Age cannot be a barrier to learn any skill. "Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at …

Volunteers Of Aasha : Apurva Vartika

Social media is a powerful tool to connect with your audience, build a brand, and create awareness. Whether you're a small business or a charitable organization, its power to create defining points cannot be undermined. Apurva Vartika manages the Facebook page--and oversees a part of the LinkedIn and Instagram platforms--for Aasha. A social media manager's …

Volunteers Of Aasha: Anurita Argal Acharya

At Aasha, one of the common challenges faced by teachers is that of instilling a sense of discipline in the children. Part of their restless and playful behaviour stemmed from their modest circumstances where even two square meals a day are sometimes a luxury. These kids needed that extra layer of nurturing and tutoring that …

Volunteers Of Aasha: Namrata Bhartiya

As with most other educational institutions, the reading program at Aasha Infinite Foundation had to adapt to the winds of change thrust upon by the pandemic. And yet, in no time, thanks to the dedicated volunteers, the organization was able to rise to the occasion. Transforming a physical program to an online model where the …

Prof. Lakshmi Chandra joins Aasha!

Today we have the honour of Prof. Lakshmi Chandra joining the team of Aasha. It’s a poignant moment for all of us at Aasha as she is one of the creators of the reading program that we have implemented so successfully in our organization. Prof. Lakshmi Chandra is a retired professor of English from the …

Read our success story “In times of Covid-19 pandemic, youngsters help the less fortunate” in the Deccan Herald dated, 11th July 2020.

https://www.deccanherald.com/spectrum/spectrum-top-stories/in-the-time-of-covid-19-youngsters-help-the-less-fortunate-859721.html

Volunteers Of Aasha: Mr. T V Srinivasan

Mr. T V Srinivasan Age is just an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter - Mark Twain We couldn’t think of a more befitting quote for Mr T V Srinivasan, a septuagenarian, who recently joined hands with Aasha as a teacher volunteer. After 40 years of assuming varied corporate roles, …

A Day at AASHA: Dipika Kasturi

Dipika Kasturi The Kids come to class with a sense of mystery and are eager to learn what is in store for today’s class. The conversations were read and re-read with enthusiasm and emphasis was on understanding the meaning and right pronunciations. A small story was narrated, to help them retain the conversations. A scenario …

Asha & I : Shilpa Yashroy

My association with Aasha goes back to it's conception. To see it bloom from a seed to a beautiful flower gives me immense satisfaction and pride. Aasha with its humble origins started in the park and has now spread to 3 states. I have a Masters in Literature and belong to the teaching profession, as teaching …

Aasha & I : Gowri B

I Gowri, done my B.Com from MES college Bangalore, M.Com from Mysore University, P.G.D.B.A. from Indo German Chamber of Commerce, Mumbai. When I started a write-up about my experience with Aasha, I wondered where to start. I decided to start with my first day there, sometime in June 2017. The distinguished Mrs.Manjula Raj was my …

Aasha & I :Mansi Bhavsar

AASHA is a place where you start off by thinking you want to give something. But you soon realise you get much more than you will ever give. The endeavours and innovations in teaching by the founder Meera, and the enthusiastic volunteers, paves a path for a safe learning environment, both for the students and …

Aasha & I : Jean Crasto

My name is Jean and I am a homemaker by choice. I am a Commerce graduate from Mumbai University. I have worked with ICICI Limited for 10 years. I resigned from my job to take care of my 3 daughters. A chance meeting with Meera gave me an opportunity that I was looking for; a …

Aasha & I : Shalini Chaudhary

I am Shalini Chaudhary, a housewife. I have been associated with Aasha for last 2 years. Since my childhood days, i am always willing to help people and felt sad to see small children on the streets and near the traffic signals asking for alms! These kids looked helpless and are devoid of basic education. …

Aasha & I : Preeti Agarwal

I am Preeti Agarwal .I have joined' Aasha' in the starting of this year. I have just done few sessions of teaching but have gained immense pleasure teaching the little ones. These downtrodden kids need our help as they have no one at their home to take care of their education.  Getting an opportunity,  which …

Aasha & I : Bindu

My name is Bindu and I am a qualified educational professional in Natural Sciences and a home maker by choice. My association with “Aasha”has been since it’s formation. Teaching comes naturally to me and it is such a pleasure to put my skills to use, especially where it comes to teaching underprivileged children who have …

Aasha & I : Baljeet

I’m Baljeet. I am a homemaker. I did my B.SC B.Ed from PAU  Ludhiana I always had a passion for teaching but never did it as my hubby never wanted it. But now as all my responsibilities are over as my two daughters got married and son well settled I have now time for my self and it’s …

Aasha & I : Uma Shivaraman

"Service to Humanity is Service to God"... I strongly believe this hence joined AASHA. It has been 4 years now and my journey with AASHA has been a great learning and seeking experience. With my team's support my journey in providing education to these less privileged children has been extremely successful and gratifying. I always …

Aasha & I : Deepa Saji

My association with Aasha started from June 2018. A friend of mine introduced me to Aasha and since then it was a wonderful and exciting journey. I'm Deepa Saji, a B.Tech graduate, house wife and proud mom of a teenager boy. I have 4+ years of working experience in corporate organizations and an additional 3 years …