Asha for Education

Guria aims to end trafficking and forced prostitution of children. Their mission specifically targets children and women. At the crossroads of Nepal and Bangladesh, and cities like Delhi and Mumbai, Varanasi, India, has been a center for human trafficking and child exploitation for years. The huge foreign tourist industry in Varanasi exacerbates these problems. Struck by the plight of the children in the red light districts of Varanasi, Ajeet Singh created Guria to fight and advocate for these children. The vision: "To build a just and humane world where all beings coexist in harmony."

Due to Ajeet’s tireless efforts, human trafficking has considerably diminished in Varanasi. But there is still a considerable need for Guria’s work in other cities. Asha is currently helping Ajeet replicate the successful Varanasi model in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. Guria is constructing a new center at Mau to accommodate the eighty children currently helped. Earlier this year, with Asha’s help, Guria purchased land for the center but now they are in need of classrooms, offices, and a kitchen.

Through the years, Guria has had many achievements. Guria has managed to sustain one of the first child prostitution free red light areas and has rescued ninety-eight girls from brothels. News Asia Channel, Singapore, selected the founder, Ajeet Singh, as the 2010 Asian of the Year. Network 18 also awarded him the "Real Heroes" award in 2011. However, in order for Guria and Ajeet to continue their amazing work, they are dependent on support from donors.