COVID shut down schools, learning centers, teacher training programs. But it cannot lock down minds. At the Deenabandhu Teacher Resource Center in Chamarajanagara, Ketan and Bharat had an idea. A …
Our Project Visits in 2019
Visiting a project is a treasured activity for many Asha volunteers. We see the optimism of the project partner, feel the energy of the teachers, and hear the merry laughter …
New Projects in 2019
As the year draws to a close, we look at two new projects we started this year. On this day of Thanksgiving, we thank you, our donors. Thank you for …
Accomplishments and Updates: 2019
Madurai Seed Narpanigal Madurai, Tamil Nadu We are glad to see the growth of Seed Narpanigal from 2007 when we started supporting them. Under the guidance of Asha Fellow A. …
Where Knowledge is Free
It has been a few years since I have been in my hometown in India on Independence Day. As I watch schools hoist flags and children march, and hear our …
When Students Teach Science …
It is a such a heart-warming feeling to see students present scientific principles on Science Day, as part of the Vijnyana Vahini project that aims to improve the teaching and …
Visiting KSV: In Bhavana’s Words
I have always felt very fortunate and blessed to have gotten the lottery of being born in an educated family. It was sheer luck. So many people are not lucky …
Charity Navigator Rating
Asha for Education received perfect score of 100 (and a 4 star rating) once again from Charity Navigator. There are very few organizations in US that score at this level …
Learning by Doing: Reforming Rural Government Schools
This project is supported by Oracle. The ethos of ‘Learning by doing’ is understood and accepted all over the world. But in most schools in India, learning is based on …
The State of Education Today
We are happy to see the ASER report 2017, which shines a spotlight on youth and their ability to navigate the world in the 21st century. When Asha was created …