Asha for Education is a non-profit organization on a mission to catalyze socio-economic change in India through education of under-privileged children. Over the years, Asha has succeeded in touching the lives of thousands of children through its various educational initiatives and projects. Although the primary focus is on education, Asha also addresses issues affecting human life such as health care, environmental concerns and women's issues. Asha will continue to evolve in keeping with the needs of the hour and the needs of our country.
Asha for Education is a 100% volunteers-run organization with very minimal overheads. More than 97% of the funds we raise go directly to projects in India. It is rated the highest possible rating of 4 stars by Charity Navigator.
TEAM ASHA is a premier endurance sports program that trains people for half and full marathons. Team Asha gives one the chance to discover not only the magical benefits of running but also the supreme joy of affecting the life of a child with every progressive step. Our objective is to provide every runner with the means to change their own lives and the lives of countless children, for the better. Our six- month training program mixes running and cross-training with social activities and a lot of fun. Our expert coaches and involved mentors add a personal touch to the training and help you with not just running a marathon but leading a healthy lifestyle as well.
Since 2000, we have trained more than 750 marathoners from different walks of life. 99% of them successfully completed a full or a half marathon. We have trained:
- Working as well as stay-at-home moms
- Doctors, engineers, teachers and many other professionals
- First time runners and accomplished athletes
- 18 year olds as well as 60+ year olds
Every single one of them reached new limits of endurance. Many have adopted running as their lifestyle. Some have moved on to other bigger challenges like ultras, triathlons and ironmans.
Train. Run. Educate. To run hard and long is a pleasure unmatched. To run for a noble cause makes it even better. Train with us and help support educational initiatives for underprivileged children in India.
