As the people of Kerala get back on their feet, it’s time to rebuild - starting with their homes. Aster Homes will help rehabilitate or rebuild homes that were wholly or partially affected by the Kerala floods. We need volunteers to help execute this project.
Every day, accidents claim the lives of around 2,000 children worldwide.
In order to
educate parents about the seriousness of this issue, Aster CMI Hospital Bangalore is
launching a book on child safety, titled "Playful". Written
by Chetan Genigeron, the book will educate parents about safety both at home and outside it.
And what's more, all the proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Aster Sick Kids
(ASK) Foundation.
Diva 2.0 - Women Empowered is an initiative to recognise and celebrate the hard work of women from across the world. To be held on March 22nd, 2019 it will be a special event for 100 women blue-collar workers, who will be treated to a full day of health, wellness, and entertainment.
A simple decision taken at the right time can save a life.
Aster Medcity is undertaking a
multi-city Basic Life Support training drive across Kerala for the Anganwadi workers of
Ernakulam, Alleppey, & Idukki districts. Empowering
people with knowledge that can save lives.
The increasing need for environmental conservation has become prominent in the past few years. Aster Volunteers have started several initiatives to promote environmental welfare. This year we plan to execute one of the largest tree plantation and lake cleaning activations in Wayanad.
Aster Volunteers is planning to bring attention to the threat to the marine biodiversity by Fish Installation filled with plastic waste. We invite volunteers to be part of this activation and help people realise the impact of their carbon footprint to our ecosystem.
Cleanliness drives are a wonderful opportunity for people's participation and helps to raise awareness of the importance of cleanliness in one's neighbourhood. CleanlinPlanning to do a cleanliness drive in the Government Bus Stand in collaboration with the local panchayath.
The increasing need for environmental conservation has become prominent in the past few years. Aster Volunteers have started several initiatives to promote environmental welfare. This year we plan to execute one of the largest tree plantation activations in Bannerghatta National Park.
The increasing need for environmental conservation has become prominent in the past few years. Aster Volunteers have started several initiatives to promote environmental welfare. This year we plan to execute one of the largest tree plantation activations and a walkathon to bring awareness to the issue of environmental degradation.
The increasing need for environmental conservation has become prominent in the past few years. Aster Volunteers have started several initiatives to promote environmental welfare. This year we plan to execute a lake cleaning of the historic Rankala Lake.
The Police force is among those highly vulnerable who, in line of their duty, spend hours breathing toxic air. In a bid to help the Vijayawada Police personnel combat air pollution we plan to donate and handover respiratory masks to the department.
Aster Volunteers plan to celebrate the giving spirit of Eid by enabling 100 underprivileged kids to have the Eid of their dreams. We intend to not just put smiles on their faces, but also make this an unforgettable life experience by spending quality time with them indulging in shopping and fun activities.
A major problem that exists in the medical community is the lack of availability of safe blood at the hour of need. To help solve this problem, Aster Volunteers is organising Drops of Hope, blood donation drives across various cities. A single donation of blood can save up to three lives and hence, an initiative like this can save thousands. If kindness runs through your blood, become a donor with Drops of Hope.
Aster Volunteers have worked towards creating an inclusive healthcare system - no restrictions, no prejudices. With this endeavour Aster Volunteers and Aster RV Hospital are launching the Aster Enable card. The intent is to ensure that the disabled community has access to quality healthcare sans labels. The card has been designed to address/solve the myriad challenges the disabled community faces.
Meet Aishwarya Krishna, a student of psychology from Deakins University, Australia. She has volunteered for one event with Aster Volunteers, but was so inspired that she has resolved to keep giving back to the community whenever she can.
Manoj is a Learning & Development executive, who was inspired to take up volunteering by the promise of helping someone out selflessly and because he was curious about seeing life from the perspective of those who need help the most.
Passion is at the heart of volunteering says student volunteer Darshan. It’s not about how you feel, rather about how you make others feel. He is one of our oldest members, offering his time right from when Aster Volunteers was established.
Poornima is a senior executive who has been following the various events conducted by Aster Volunteers closely and hoping that the platform would open up to external volunteers from outside of the Aster organisation.
A fourth year student at Gulf Medical University, Nitha has always wanted to participate in volunteering events to serve the community. The opportunity to help those less fortunate than her has made her less self-centred and more aware of the blessings in her own life.
Taking inspiration from the courage and dedication of Aster Volunteers, Rana decided to become one herself. She feels blessed for the privilege to help people around her who may be struggling.
A senior software developer working for Nokia Networks in Bangalore, Sagar has wholeheartedly participated in various initiatives with Aster Volunteers. From providing computer and English coaching lessons to underprivileged children to actively volunteering in the Aid Kerala mission, there's no stopping Sagar.
A senior marketing and business development executive by profession, Azza believes in the ancient wisdom of the proverb “A selfless act is an eternal act”. She has been an Aster Volunteer for 1.5 years and is grateful for the opportunity to help many through the platform.
Azif Abdul Rahman has been volunteering with Aster for over 3 years. An internal audit professional, he made a conscious decision to spend less time on Facebook and YouTube and instead dedicate his free time towards doing good.
Ebtsam is an insurance clerk who has been volunteering for 1 year with Aster. It has helped her discover the unconditional joy a few small actions from her can bring out in the life of others. To her, this is a feeling beyond happiness.
There is no greater privilege than being able to help someone in need, says Abhijit Gavali. A doctor by profession, he began working at an Aster Adhar Hospital in Kolhapur and has participated in various Aster Volunteers programmes.
Manjushree is a clinical counsellor and academic coordinator. When she began getting actively involved with Aster Volunteers activities, she discovered the potential of contributing to her community.
Ayesha has been a part of Aster Volunteer initiatives since 2013. She works in an administerial position as a manager and her involvement with Aster Volunteers helps her deal with stress by giving her a sense of fulfilment.
