ASHA STORY

A sha for Education is a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of basic education in India. Asha, which means hope in many Indian dialects, was founded at the University of California, Berkeley in 1991 and has since grown to over 65 chapters scattered throughout the United States, Europe, East Asia and India. Each of these chapters raises funds to support various education-related projects in India

In 2023, Asha raised over $4.2 million and disbursed $3.09 million to support 146 projects across India, benefiting more than 208,000 children. This incredible impact is made possible by over 1,500 volunteers worldwide, working across 46 active chapters. Together, Asha volunteers contributed more than 50,000 hours of service.

Asha Kansas City was established in 2008 by a group of passionate volunteers who recognized the transformative power of education. This chapter is a close-knit group of dedicated individuals united by their shared mission.

Their goal is to raise awareness and support within the local community to fund grassroots educational initiatives in India. Through vibrant community events, they raise funds to support multiple education projects. Beyond financial contributions, members remain personally engaged with the projects in India throughout the year.

Since 2008, Asha Kansas City has distributed over $550,000 (as of 2023) to 15 projects in India. These projects focus on areas like rural education, girls’ education, vocational training, special education, and teacher training. The chapter collaborates with other Asha chapters to ensure the projects create a lasting impact.