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The Ashoka Tree is a Registered Charitable Trust that works with "unseen" India.
We work with unaided pre-schools, orphanages & special schools - spreading smiles where there are none. |
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Respect is a quiet gift that can only be earned through the way you live, revealing who you truly are. It is found in the soft moments when no one is watching—in the way you treat those who can do nothing for you, in the honesty you choose, and in the humility you show. The steady rhythm of doing what is right, even when it costs you a piece of your own comfort. Long after the dust settles, the way you made people feel will remain. They will remember if you were a safe place for them, if you were fair when you held the upper hand, and if you were a person of your word. May you choose to grow with a gentle heart, choose to lead with truth, and always choose character, for it is the only thing that truly lasts. May #december be the end of pain and lead to the beginning of more #kindness and #empathy. #thankyou#lifelessons #everyday #alwaysgrateful Sometimes, the most difficult things are the simplest. A little kindness. A moment of empathy. A gentle pause to remember that every person carries something unseen. This #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities , The Ashoka Tree is honoured to build libraries and play spaces where every child belongs, where inclusion isn’t a special effort—it’s simply how we live. From encouraging accessible, joyful games like Boccia to creating learning environments where every child feels safe, seen and celebrated, we’re committed to a world that’s more equal, more kind, and simply… better. Because it takes nothing to be kind-- and it changes everything. ✨ #InclusionForAll #IDPD #TheAshokaTree #InclusiveEducation#KindnessMatters #EmpathyEveryday #PlayForAll#AthiSundarLibraries #Boccia Another library. Another little revolution. 📚✨ Today, in the quiet Rakkar in Himachal Pradesh, we set up yet another Athi-Sundar Library – a room filled with books, yes, but more importantly, a room filled with possibility. Every story a child picks up here is a gentle nudge towards a kinder world. Every shared book is a lesson in empathy. Every page turned is a step away from indifference and a step closer to becoming the sort of humans this world desperately needs – curious, compassionate, and kind. When we build libraries, we’re not just arranging shelves and stacking books. We’re quietly shaping a future where: • children grow up nicer, • communities grow more thoughtful, and • kindness is not the exception, but the norm. Here’s to more books, more safe corners to dream in, and more children who look at the world and choose to make it better. 🌈 #athisundar #libraries #TheAshokaTree #Rakkar #HimachalPradesh #LibrariesForAll #KinderWorld#BooksChangeLives #earlychildhoodeducation#everydayphenomenal "Last weekend, I had the rare joy of bringing all my passions into one space. Through Dare to Dream, a collaborative effort by @sukhaeducationfoundation, @theashokatree and my NGO @shishushakthi we engage with the incredible children of the Kannagi Nagar Education Center and children from the Silambam & Traditional Martial Arts Club, introducing them to professions they can pursue after school. The idea is to give them exposure into various fields of work and how they can pick careers from different streams based on their strengths and interests. This time, I got to speak not just as the Managing Trustee of @shishushakthi , but also as Coach Soundarya, a fitness coach at @thequad.in, sharing what it means to build a career in strength and conditioning. We spoke about the path to becoming a coach, the skills it demands, and most importantly, the heart behind the job. And yes, the cinemakaari in me came alive,using every film reference I could to make things click! 😊 I’m grateful for moments like these,to speak about purpose, growth, and how our dreams can evolve. We are allowed to change paths, follow new callings, and still shine. When done with sincerity, discipline, and effort ,it all adds up. I hope the kids walked away inspired and excited about new opportunities. I know I definitely did." Happy Holi from Rajasthan! From The Ashoka Tree, #jaisalmer . May the rest of the year bring you more happiness, colour and laughter! #spreadmoresmiles#happyholi #holi2025 #incredibleindia  There's no greater joy than watching an otherwise shy, scared little face break into a BIG smile! Here's to you Kuldhara, and all that we can do together to spread more smiles among little faces - through the dust and the heat, and everything that it takes to get to you, may we always find the strength and the joy in what we do #everyday.  What a fantastic way to kick off the New Year! 🌟 Starting the year with a meaningful gesture—Sports Kits for the Chennai Corporation Shelter for Women with Disabilities. We’re grateful to have partnered with @IOCL #SRPL for our first donation of #2025. #SupportParaSports #TAT #HappyNewYear #theashokatree   🌟 Dare to Dream: Closing the Year with Inspiration! 🌟 As we wrap up the final chapter of this year’s Dare to Dream program, we were honored to have the incredible Kavita Giri light up our children’s world with her journey, wisdom, and boundless inspiration. An entrepreneur & a visionary, Kavita is a trailblazer in her community. Her courage, resilience, and determination shows the power of dreaming big and the magic of turning dreams into reality. Thank you, for empowering these young dreamers and showing them what change looks like when driven by purpose. You’ve inspired us all to continue daring to dream. 💫 Thank you @sukhaeducationfoundation - you are amazing! #TheAshokaTree #DareToDream #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship 
 Fueling Dreams, One Meal at a Time At The Ashoka Tree, we believe every child deserves a fair shot at a brighter tomorrow. That’s why we launched the Medha Nutrition Project in Sholavaram, Tamil Nadu —a heartfelt initiative dedicated to nurturing healthier, happier children. Addressing #malnutrition at its roots, providing wholesome, nutrient-rich meals to #children who need it most. But it’s more than just food; it’s hope on a plate. It’s a promise that no child’s potential will be dimmed by hunger. Here’s to healthier, happier tomorrows! hashtag#MedhaNutritionProject hashtag#TheAshokaTree hashtag#HealthyChildren  |
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