A bridge of hope for India's most vulnerable
Asha Setu — meaning "Bridge of Hope" — was founded to stand with the families that feed our nation and the elders who built it.
Our Story
It started with one farmer in Maharashtra
In 2018, our founder met Rambhau Patil — a cotton farmer in Vidarbha who had lost his land to debt. He was 64, sleeping outside a temple, surviving on one meal a day.
We helped Rambhau clear his debt, get a small pension, and reunite with his family. That single act of standing in the gap became Asha Setu Foundation.
Today, we work across 14 Indian states with a network of volunteers, partner NGOs, and verified field coordinators who identify and support families in crisis.
7,400+
Families supported since 2018
What We Stand For
Our mission, vision & values
Mission
Provide immediate financial relief, healthcare access, and long-term rehabilitation to indebted farmers and homeless elderly across India.
Vision
An India where no farmer sleeps hungry and no elder dies alone on the street — a country that honours those who feed it.
Values
Transparency. Dignity. Accountability. Every rupee is tracked, every recipient is verified, every donor receives an impact report.
Impact across India
₹12.4 Cr
Raised & deployed
7,400+
Families supported
14
Indian states
92%
Goes to programs
Leadership
The people behind Asha Setu
Anjali Deshmukh
Founder & Director
Vikram Iyer
Programs Head
Priya Krishnan
Finance & Compliance
Dr. Rajesh Rao
Medical Advisor