2010 Events

Diwali Dhamaka 2010

• When : Sunday November 7, 8-11pm
• Where: Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, Univ. of Penn., 3417, Spruce street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Have fun at the Diwali Bollywood Dhamaka
• Update - The event was a huge success with a turnout of over 350 people

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Marathon Info Session

• When : April 29rd,2010; 07:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Where: Room # 24 Williams Hall, Univ. of Penn., 3417, Spruce street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Have fun this summer by running marathon and learing about Asha for Education!
• If you have questions please email us at: Philadelphia@ashanet.org

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Locust Walk Samosa Sale!

• When : April 23rd,2010; 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
• Where: Locust Walk (37th and 38th Loctus Street), Upenn Campus
• Come have some delicious samosas and mango lassi and find out more about Asha for Education!
• If you have questions please email us at: Philadelphia@ashanet.org

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In Conversation with Dr. Sandeep Pandey

• When : March 26, 2010; 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
• Where: 318 Autumn River Run, Philadelphia PA 19128.
• Featuring:
  - Talk by Dr.Sandeep Pandey - co-founder of Asha for Education
  
• If you have questions please email us at: Philadelphia@ashanet.org
• Meeting Minutes

 

2009 Events

2009 Annual Banquet: "Ek Sapna"

• Click here for photos from the event.
• When: February 28, 2009; 7pm
• Where: Bodek Lounge, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Featuring:
  - Talk by Sheela Murthy - acclaimed immigration laywer and philanthropist
  - Dance performance by Nataraja Performing Arts (South Indian Classical Dance-Kuchipudi)
  - Sitar performance by Dr. Allyn Miner (Sr. Lecturer, South Asian Studies, UPenn)
  - Banquet dinner catered from Palace at the Ben
• If you have questions please email us at: Philadelphia@ashanet.org

 

2008 Events

2008 Philadelphia Marathon

• You pledge to run for Asha's cause. We will see you through the finish line. Simply sign up for our marathon training program. We provide coaching, motivation and support to people who want to run or walk an official marathon or half marathon. All we ask for in return is a pledge to raise funds for educational projects in India that Asha sponsors.
• Our 2008 Marathon program was highly successful! Please email philadelphia AT ashanet DOT org if you are interested in participating/helping to organize TeamAsha Philly 2009!
• The marathon was held on 23rd November, 2008.

School Supply Drive for Children Affected by the Bihar Floods

• WHEN: November 10th through November 21st!
• WHERE: UPENN campus-Harnwell College House, Harrison College House, Roden College House, Gregory, Dubois, Quad and various other Philadelphia locations
• Schools supported: Aasra Sewa Sansthan, Asha Samajik Vidyalaya, Koshdihara Schools in Bihar
• 2008 Bihar flood or Curse of the Kosi is a monsoon flood of the Kosi River affecting over 2.3 million people in northern Bihar state of India.  CALLED THE WORST FLOOD IN THE AREA IN 50 years!
  • Around 1000 people have been killed in monsoon rains.
  • Villagers have eaten raw rice and flour mixed with polluted water in Bihar.
  •  Aasra Sewa Sansthan School and Asha Samajik Vidyalaya schools greatly affected by the floods.
• ALL SCHOOL DESPERATELY IN NEED OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES
• Officials say that crops on tens of thousands of hectares of land have been damaged by the Bihar floods.
• Entire school buildings have been demolished and children are widely susceptible to disease.
• DONATE NOW!  Donate your spare change or your school supplies (pens, pencils, paper, notebooks)
• Read more: http://biharflood2008.blogspot.com/2008/09/ashas-plans-for-bihar-flood-relief-work.html
  

India Day 2008

• Asha Philadelphia put up a stand at India Day 2008 held on August 16th, 2008 at Penn's Landing, Philadelphia.
• The goals were to spread awareness about Asha and the Work an Hour campaign, look for potential volunteers and runners for the Philadelphia marathon.
• Please click here for photos from the event.

2008 Spring Fair in association with Disha, Drexel University

• Awareness event organized at the beginning of spring on the campus of Drexel University.

"Literacy through Unity Week" hosted by Delta Phi Omega

• Details coming soon.

Sangam Chai Chat

• Topic: ARE YOU DOING ENOUGH? Giving Back to the Homeland.
• A Sangam and Asha for Education Chai Chat. Join in us for an educated discussion about giving back to the homeland while enjoying Indian tea and samosas!
• Monday February 25, 7-8pm. Arch Building Lobby, 3601 Locust Walk, UPenn Campus.
• Event Flyer

 

2007 Events

2007 Philadelphia Marathon

 

2006 Events

6th Annual Asha for Education Basketball Tournament

October 28th
One of Asha-Philadelphia’s biggest fund-raisers, the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is your chance to show up teams from around the area while helping a great cause. Each team can have up to 4 players, with only 3 on the court at all times. Every 2 minutes, the extra player, if available, will sub in. The tournament will be played double-elimination style with a winner’s bracket and a loser’s bracket. If there is enough interest, the tournament format may be switched to single-elimination. Generous prizes will be offered for the top 3 winning teams. We were able to give out over $300 in prizes last year. Water will be available and Gatorade will be sold.

Jagjit Singh Live-Grand Finale!

June 9th
Come join Asha for an unforgettable night of classical music! Come to be mesmerized by the legendendary Jagjit Singh in his last concert in the US Tour ! 10% of money from sales generated through Asha will be donated towards Asha Projects in India!

Asha for Education Charity Dinner

April 13th
7-11 PM
Come join us for catered food and entertainment! Dress to impress and be dined for a great cause! Houston Hall (Class of '49 Auditorium) 3417 Spruce Street. Banquet seating (formal event).

Asha Philly Crafts Fair

March 24th, 11AM - 4PM. Houston Hall (Bistro), 3417 Spruce Street
Looking for some trendy Indian decor or jewelry? Straight from India, come find exactly what you're looking for. Purchase these crafts from half-way around the world to help the children!

Swades Movie Screening

March 4th, 3PM - 7PM
Matheson 208, 3240 Market St. Map
$1 Suggested Donation
Come see "King Khan" in the award winning movie Swades!
Enjoy Free refreshments!! Bring your friends!!
Find out how to get involved and what's new with Asha Philly!
Come listen to great songs and watch a "sensible thought-provoking film about an intelligent Indian who leaves his country for a better life abroad but later rediscovers his roots and turns back."

Asha for Education, Philadelphia and Penn for Unicef present:
Tackling the Taboos: HIV/AIDS in South Asia

February 11th, 1PM, Terrace Room, Logan Hall, University of Pennsylvania.
Topics of Discussion:
* Women and AIDS in South Asia
* Media campaigns in South Asia
* AIDS education for the youth
* New developments in treatment (microbicides)
A panel discussion on the spread of HIV/AIDS in South Asia, the particular vulnerability of women in the region and the recent media campaigns to combat the impending eruption of the epidemic.

Screening of award winning documentary 'Born into Brothels'

February 7th, 7 - 10PM, Nesbitt Hall Room 111, Stein Auditorium, Drexel University.
Suggested Donation: $1
FREE Refreshments, Popcorn, Drinks !!!!!!
A portrait of several unforgettable children who live in the red light district of Calcutta where their mothers work as prostitutes ... "..gives us intimate access to a world we've never seen before"

Stay After the GBM for a free screening of Salaam Bombay!!

February 4th, 2PM, Huntsman Hall, University of Pennsylvania
Movie FREE, suggested donation for samosas and chai
Samosas, Chai and a Bollywood Classic!

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