Kiran Martin

Abstract

India's slum communities are known around the world as areas of extreme poverty and destitution. Dr. Kiran Martin made it her life's mission to make a difference for hundreds of thousands of New Delhi families living in slums. She created the Asha organization to help families get healthcare, micro loans, and education. Because of her work, hundreds of young people who come from the slums go to university every year, giving themselves and their families hope for a better life. Her background in pediatric medicine is what started her venture to aid these communities. Many lives have been touched in the process.