Posts by Asha-Kiran
“Out of Focus” III Art and Photography Contest
For the third consecutive year we launched our OUT OF FOCUS Photography and Art Contest, due to current circumstances, this year the proposal will be a little different. We usually hold a photography contest to reflect on different social problems that affect the world and, particularly, India, the country in which we work. At this…
Read MoreII Photo Contest Out of Focus
IMPORTANT May 22, 2020 – We are expanding the theme of the II Photo Contest Out of Focus and we will be accepting photographs not only from India but also from the entire Indian subcontinent. For geographical, historical, cultural and social reasons, we understand that India shares many similarities with the entire subcontinent and we…
Read MoreLatest news from India: We continue to care in confinement.
All of our team of professionals in India, as well as the beneficiaries of our projects, are doing just fine. Asha-Kiran’s team in India is doing a wonderful job of following up on the projects and making sure that all the people involved are in an optimum state of health and care. Regular check-ups are…
Read MoreAnother success story
Name: Jyoti S.S. Jyoti is 11 years old and came from Delhi in 2019 to stay in Patil Wasti, a slum in the city of Pune, along with her mother, father, and older brother. At first, she didn’t like it there and never left home. He didn’t like to interact with others or make friends.…
Read MoreDid you know that India … is a land of superstitions?
India has a long history of ancient superstitions based on popular and religious beliefs that people still believe in, and not only in rural areas. Here are some of them: Hanging a string at the front door with a lemon or lime and several chilies, as a symbol of protection against the evil eye. Not…
Read MoreAnnual cultural function
We held our Annual Function last February, a dance and music event featuring the children who are the beneficiaries of our projects. This year the topic was “Navras, the nine emotions”. Navras is a Sanskrit word that refers to the nine emotional states portrayed in music, dance and art. Our entire team, children, guests, sponsors…
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