Posted: 04/01/2012
The temperature in Delhi dropped to as low as 2°C (36° F) during the last month. As many people in the slums struggled with the cold, Asha distributed blankets to help them keep warm. Most blankets were given to elderly people living alone or people from the poorest families in the slums.
Above: Asha staff presenting a blanket to an elderly person
living in Seelampur slum colony
Asha would like to thank all our supporters who donated towards the cause this Christmas. It is only because of your assistance that Asha is able to help all these people year after year. The temperatures in Delhi continue to remain low; Asha would appreciate any further assistance towards blankets for slum residents. This would only allow us to reach out to more people who cannot manage to protect themselves and their families from the bitter cold.
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I grew up in a slum area, but Asha helped me to understand the importance of education. I've worked hard in school for years, and Asha gave me books and extra tuition when I needed it. Now I'm in engineering college! It's a dream come true for me.
Mahinder, Ekta Vihar
