Friends of Asha USA is inviting the public to join this mission of hope and change. The event promises inspiring stories from the communities, updates on healthcare programs, and opportunities for guests to contribute towards a healthier, brighter future for Delhi’s slum residents. Photo courtesy of Asha USA

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Friends of Asha USA, Sacramento’s annual fundraising event on Sept. 28 is dedicated to raising critical funds for healthcare and community programs in the slums of Delhi, India.

This annual event, a key date in the Asha calendar, brings together supporters throughout the United States to make a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of underprivileged families.

Funds raised will go directly to Asha Society’s healthcare work in communities in Lal Bagh, one of Delhi’s largest slum clusters. Home to more than 6,000 people, Lal Bagh faces severe challenges: overcrowding, poor sanitation, inadequate housing and minimal access to medical care. Residents often suffer from chronic illnesses such as asthma, tuberculosis, diabetes, skin infections, anemia and hypertension.

Asha Society, founded in 1988 by Dr. Kiran Martin, works to break the cycle of poverty in Delhi’s slums through health, education, empowerment and financial inclusion.

Over the past 37 years, the nonprofit Asha organization has transformed the lives of more than one million people. Women especially will receive dedicated attention through antenatal and postnatal care programs, while children’s health will be addressed through nutritional and medical support.

Asha also places a special focus on the elderly, who are often the most neglected and isolated in slum communities, many living alone or depending on struggling caregivers while battling chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes and respiratory issues.

Martin’s tireless work has been internationally recognized, including receiving one of India’s highest civilian honors, the Padma Shri Award, for her outstanding service to society.  

Friends of Asha USA is inviting the public to join this mission of hope and change. The event promises inspiring stories from the communities, updates on healthcare programs, and opportunities for guests to contribute toward a healthier, brighter future for Delhi’s slum residents.

The event is from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 28 and is free to attend with dinner included at the Maidu Community Center, located at 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville.

To RSVP and for more information, call Sunita Kapoor at 916-335-8407 or email [email protected].

For more information about ASHA visit www.ASHA-india.org. Donations can be made online at https://ASHA-india.org/how-you-help/donate/usa-donations.