Asha for Education is an all-volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting basic education in India. ASHA was founded in the summer of 1991 at the University of California, Berkeley. Since then it has since grown to over 30 chapters across the US, and has chapters in Canada, India and Singapore. Through the years ASHA chapters have sponsored projects that have touched the lives of numerous children in widely varied circumstances, including abandoned children; children living in tribal areas, in the streets, and in slums; children of sex workers; and physically and mentally handicapped children. All funds raised by ASHA chapters go directly towards projects in India. Administrative expenses are raised separately or borne by volunteers.

The Yale chapter of ASHA came to life in February 1999. These pages detail our activities.

You can help us in various ways. You can volunteer for one of our groups. If time constraints do not allow you to volunteer, you can participate in ASHA events. Your tax-exempt contributions can help us sponsor projects. ASHA also offers souvenirs and merchandise that make ideal gifts; please get in touch with us if you wish to order these items. You can also attend our meetings or write to us with suggestions to make us more effective.

We hope you will join us in our efforts and help us make a difference.