Transforming Lives Through Education: In Conversation with Dr Kiran Martin

About this episode

Dr Kiran Martin discusses the transformative impact of Asha's education and community programs in Delhi's slum communities.

The Australia India Institute hosted ‘Transforming Lives Through Education: In Conversation with Asha Founder Dr Kiran Martin' at the University of Melbourne on Wednesday, May 13. Meaning ‘hope’ in Hindi, Asha has helped more than a million people living in slum communities in Delhi through its healthcare services, education and community development programmes since Dr Kiran Martin began working in communities in 1988. Today, Asha’s education program has helped more than 5000 students ...

People in this episode

Host: Australia India Institute

Guest: Dr Kiran Martin

Topics covered

• education
• community development
• healthcare services
• slum communities
• social impact

Keywords

• education
• Asha
• Dr Kiran Martin
• community development
• Delhi
• healthcare
• slum communities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Asha

Places: Delhi, University of Melbourne

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