Transforming Lives Through Education: In Conversation with Dr Kiran Martin

Wed May 13 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC+10:00

Sidney Myer Asia Centre - Yasuko Hiraoka Myer (YHM) Room Level 1 | Melbourne

Australia India Institute, Unimelb Faculty of Arts
Publisher/HostAustralia India Institute, Unimelb Faculty of Arts
Transforming Lives Through Education: In Conversation with Dr Kiran Martin
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Join Aii for an In Conversation with Asha founder Dr Kiran Martin at the University of Melbourne on Wednesday, May 13
About this Event

Meaning ‘hope’ in Hindi, Asha has helped more than a million people living in slum communities in Delhi through its healthcare services, education and community development programmes since Dr Kiran Martin began working in communities in 1988.

Today, Asha’s education program has helped more than 5000 students receive a university degree - both in India and abroad. Through partnerships with higher education institutions in Australia, Asha is helping students become leaders and changemakers amongst their communities.

In this In Conversation with CEO Lisa Singh, Dr Martin reflects on her work with Delhi’s most vulnerable communities, and how long‑term, cross‑cultural education partnerships are reshaping lives.

  • Time: 12.00pm for a 12.15pm start to 1.15pm
  • Date: Wednesday, May 13
  • Place: Yasuko Hiroaka Myer Room (Bldg 158), Sydney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne, 783 Swanston St, Melbourne
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Sidney Myer Asia Centre - Yasuko Hiraoka Myer (YHM) Room Level 1, 761 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

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