Aashray Abhiyan News

From the third of September onwards, the rising flood situation in Patna has become a cause for concern, especially for those who are homeless and live in makeshift shelters in what is usually low-lying areas of the city. Waters are rising , as the Ganges swells In Adalatganj, as well as in other areas, water from the Ganges has crept in, inundating the low-lying areas. One of our tailoring centres have also been affected. Families had to abandon their homes and are now hudd

It was excitement that shimmered through our Tailoring skill centres as the 80th Independence day approached. Our young trainees enthusiastically used their creativity to design several low-cost decorations to adorn their learning spaces. They foraged for flagpoles, and adorned them. they wrote speeches, and memorized patriotic songs. They practiced dances for the post flag raising party. Our dedicated and resourceful centre instructors successfully guided the youngsters, and

The 80th Independence Day is a milestone along a journey that has spanned four generations. From the Silent generation of the 50's, to the Boomers of the 60's to the Millennials of the turn of the century, now the Gen Z, and on to gen Alpha, the kids in school right now. How does this 'journey' along the path to true development resonate with the working classes whose toil has built the various edifices that are the the 'markers' of 'modern Bihar': the fancy malls, the high r

9 अगस्त: भारतीय इतिहास की एक ऐसी तारीख, जो स्वतंत्रता संग्राम और 'भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन' की शुरुआत की याद दिलाती है। 'आश्रय अभियान' की पूरी टीम पटना स्थित 'सात शहीद स्मारक' पर अपनी पूरी ताकत के साथ मौजूद थी। उनके साथ उन बस्तियों और समुदायों के प्रतिनिधि भी शामिल थे, जिनके लिए संस्था काम करती है। टीम के एक सदस्य ने इस आयोजन की रिपोर्ट कुछ इस तरह तैयार की: विभिन्न झुग्गी-बस्तियों से आई महिलाओं, पुरुषों और युवा साथियों ने "सात अमर शहीद अमर रहें!" के नारे लगाए। सिस्टर डोरोथी और टीम क

August 9: A date in Indian History recalling the independence struggle, and the start of the Quit India movement. The Aashray Abhiyan team was down at the Seven Martyr's statue in Patna in full strength, accompanied by representatives from the communities we serve. One of the team members wrote this report: Women, men, and young comrades who arrived from various slums raised slogans of "Long live the seven immortal martyrs!" Along with Sisiter Dorothy and the team, several we

St. Xavier’s College of Education, Patna, in collaboration with Aashray Abhiyan held a special three-day social awareness exercise for their first year students. As part of the three-day workshop, the students received valuable inputs on rights and ground reality, with special reference to unorganized and migrant workers, street vendors, and slum inhabitants of Patna. It concluded on July 11th, 2026. The students, who are on their way to a vocation as educators in the near f

World Environment Day is about caring for the environment and generating awareness of the importance of birds and animals and trees in our busy urban life. The communities and people among whom we work face the realties of Patna soon becoming a concrete jungle, where trees disappear, and birds, butterflies, and other creatures are almost not seen. Students and instructors from our skill development centres (tailoring units) spent the day at Tarumitra, the premier environmen

A Remembrance of Rev. Dr. Fr. Bolmax Fidelis Pereira Offered by Aashray Abhiyaan, Patna, at Tarumitra Ashram, on World Environment Day, June 5, 2026 Today, we gather at a place that itself is a testament to the power of young hearts devoted to the Earth. Tarumitra — Friend of Trees — has for decades nurtured one of India's largest student environmental movements, right here in the heart of Bihar. It is entirely fitting, then, that on this World Environment Day, within these g

Twenty two years of campaigning for “inclusive cities” – has helped us as an organization to get very near to the people in Patna who live in mostly subhuman conditions. With a new government in place and new bureaucrats, the entire process begins anew. To my utter surprise, I was quite taken aback when I went to meet the newly appointed Principal Secretary of the urban and housing department of the government of Bihar. He simply didn’t want to acknowledge the previous s

The changing face India has brought before us umpteen challenges., Being with the ones on the periphery and trying to accompany them on their journey, there are new situations that invite us to become relevant to our times. Unemployment rate is high, skilled youth are in abundance, demands don't match the supply. While we grapple with this reality, attraction to the glamorous world, fast, quick money lures them from concentrating on any of their dreams. What we witness is

Field Report 1: Nature’s Wrath and the Struggle for Rights Date: 12/05/2026 | Location: Gardanibagh & Sipara, Patna | Reporter: Ranjit Kumar 1. Gardanibagh: Despair Under the Fallen Tree The urban poor in Gardanibagh (near Drain No. 21) have been hit by a double tragedy. A massive tree fell onto Lalti Devi’s hut, completely destroying her toilet. Simultaneously, a flying tarpaulin sheet dislodged a brick that struck Usha Devi, causing a severe head injury. The Voice of the Pe

फील्ड रिपोर्ट 1: कुदरत का कहर और हक की हुंकार दिनांक: 12.05.2026 | स्थान: गर्दनीबाग एवं सिपारा, पटना | रिपोर्टर: रंजीत कुमार 1. गर्दनीबाग: झोपड़ी पर टूटा दुख का पहाड़ गर्दनीबाग के 21 नंबर नाले के पास रहने वाले गरीबों पर दोहरी मार पड़ी है। एक तरफ लालती देवी की झोपड़ी पर पेड़ गिरने से उनका शौचालय पूरी तरह ध्वस्त हो गया, तो दूसरी तरफ हवा में तिरपाल उड़ने से उषा देवी के सिर पर ईंट जा लगी। दर्द की आवाज: "नीचे सरकार की मार है, ऊपर से भगवान की। चैन से रहने के लिए किराया तक के पैसे नहीं

दिनांक: 02.05.2026 से 04.05.2026 प्रस्तुतकर्ता: सुदर्शन कुमार 1. आर्थिक सहायता (02.05.2026) आज अदालत घाट झुग्गी-झोपड़ी निवासी मंजू देवी से मुलाकात हुई। मंजू देवी दाई का काम करती हैं और उनके पति मजदूर हैं। परिवार की आर्थिक स्थिति अत्यंत कमजोर होने के कारण उन्हें अपनी बेटी की शादी के लिए मदद की आवश्यकता थी। उनकी स्थिति को देखते हुए 'आश्रय अभियान' की निर्देशिका सह सचिव ने बारात के भोजन हेतु राशन (चावल, दाल, सरसों तेल, रिफाइन, मसाले और नमक) उपलब्ध कराया। इस सहायता के लिए मंजू देव

प्रस्तुतकर्ता: रंजीत कुमार दिनांक: 04.05.2026 एवं 05.05.2026 04 मई 2026: बेऊर लेबर चौक एवं गर्दनीबाग क्षेत्र 1. लेबर कार्ड पंजीकरण की स्थिति: बेऊर लेबर चौक पर श्रमिकों से मुलाकात हुई। संबोधि पासवान और राजकुमार मिस्त्री का लेबर कार्ड फॉर्म भरा जा चुका है, लेकिन पोर्टल बंद होने के कारण आवेदन पूरा नहीं हो सका। श्रमिकों की शंका दूर करने के लिए फुलवारी शरीफ के लेबर इंस्पेक्टर से फोन पर उनकी बात कराई गई। इंस्पेक्टर के आश्वासन के बाद श्रमिकों में विश्वास जगा। श्रमिक युगल किशोर यादव,

आज 1 मई 2026 को आश्रय अभियान की टीम ने बिहार के अलग-अलग इलाकों में मजदूरों के साथ "मजदूर दिवस" मनाया। इसका मुख्य उद्देश्य मजदूरों को उनके अधिकारों के प्रति जागरूक करना था। सिस्टर डोरोथी फर्नांडेस के नेतृत्व में आश्रय अभियान पिछले 24 सालों से उन लोगों की आवाज़ उठा रहा है जो हमारे शहर और समाज को बनाते हैं, लेकिन अक्सर खुद अनदेखे रह जाते हैं। 1. मुन्ना चौक पर चर्चा: हक की बात सुबह मुन्ना चौक पर मजदूरों की एक सभा हुई। कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत मजदूर गीतों से हुई, ताकि जोश और एकता का स

International Labour Day is also celebrated as the Feast of Saint Joseph The Worker, and this day is of the utmost importance to the unorganised workers and their families whom we serve. The build-up and community awareness to May Day was going on in our settlements as well, where our women team members raised awareness with the focus women on the new labour codes and how they affect their lives and livelihood. Awareness meeting at Kajipur Slum on 30th April Team member Ranji

पटना के नव ज्योति निकेतन, कुर्जी में दो दिनों का एक खास कार्यक्रम हुआ। यह कार्यक्रम 'आश्रय अभियान' संस्था द्वारा आयोजित किया गया था। इसका मुख्य विषय था: "असंगठित मजदूरों की बदहाली और उन्हें बेहतर बनाने के लिए ट्रेनिंग व रणनीति।" इस कार्यक्रम की मुख्य बातें : कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत और मुख्य अतिथि उद्घाटन: कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ दीप जलाकर किया गया। इसमें नव ज्योति निकेतन के निदेशक फादर जॉनी, आश्रय अभियान की सचिव डोरोथी फर्नांडिस और बक्सर से आए बाबूलाल जी शामिल थे। अध्यक्षता और संचा

Under the auspices of Aashray Abhiyan Patna, a two-day program focusing on the strategy and training of unorganized workers regarding their plight was organized at Nav Jyoti Niketan, Kurji, Patna. The event was presided over by senior team leader Dilip Patel and conducted by Dharmendra Rangkarmi. The formal inauguration was performed through a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony by the Director of Nav Jyoti Niketan, Sister Dorothy Fernandes (Director and Secretary of Ashray Ab

The 31st of May was a red letter day for 149 girls and young women from the tailoring centres of Aashray Abhiyan. In the hall of the prestigious St. Xavier's School, Gandhi Maidan, they received their graduation certificates, confirming their skills in the craft of tailoring. The staff and trainees of the tailoring centres were delighted to receive their certificates from one of Aashray Abhiyan's strongest supporters, Ms Sharon Galstaun, director of St. Karen's High School,

आज बहुत ख़ुशी के बात है की आश्रय अभियान ऑफिस मे सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता दुकानदरों भाईयो के लिए एक बैठक रखा गया था। आये दिन रोज नगर निगम द्वारा फुट पाथ ठेला भेंडार दुकान दरों को तंग तबाह एवं चालन काट कर अवैध तरीके से पैसा बसूला जाता हैं। उस सब विषय पर चर्चा किया गया।