From Christian Today (India)
Anglican aid agency Anglicord and the Asha Foundation, an Indian organisation working with people in over 50 of Delhi’s slums, have announced a partnership to help short circuit the cycle of poverty for thousands of young people.
With Anglicord’s assistance, Asha hopes to raise enough money in Australia to enable 5,000 children from the slums to gain admission to college and university, addressing the intergenerational cycle of poverty entrenched in many slum areas. The funds will provide students with resources and a range of support mechanisms to stay the course in higher education, giving them access to better employment opportunities.
“I believe Australians will respond well to Asha’s request for their assistance,” said Misha Coleman, CEO of Anglicord. “Australians have a strong sense of connection to India for many reasons, but they also like to support things that help people to help themselves. Asha’s program does just that.”
“The Hindi word ‘Asha’ means ‘hope’,” she said. “Asha and Anglicord, both Christian organisations, have a strong vision of hope. We want these young people to have real hope that a life of poverty is not inevitable. This program provides that hope in a very practical way.”
More here-
http://in.christiantoday.com/articles/partnership-with-anglican-aid-agency-to-benefit-5000-delhi-slum-children/6935.htm
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