About - ASTHA

About ASTHA

A 25-year legacy of compassionate action across West Bengal

Our Mission

To provide equitable access to Primary Health Care, Nutrition, WASH, and Sustainable Livelihoods to the most vulnerable communities in West Bengal through community-led interventions and partnerships.

Our Vision

A just and equitable society where every individual, regardless of geography or circumstance, has access to health, dignity, and sustainable livelihoods.

Our Story

Founded in 2001, ASTHA — the Association for Social Task
and Health Awareness, began as a small collective of
development practitioners committed to reaching communities
that government and mainstream services had left behind.

Over 25 years, we have grown into a multidisciplinary
organization working across rural, urban, and hard-to-reach areas of West Bengal. Our work spans Primary Health Care, Nutrition, WASH, Child Protection, Livelihoods, and
Environmental Awareness.

We believe lasting change comes from within communities themselves. ASTHA acts as a facilitator, building local capacity, forming self-help groups, training community
health workers, and partnering with institutions that share our values.

Our Journey

2001

ASTHA founded in Howrah

2003

First community health camp

2007

WASH program launched

2010

Expanded to Kolkata urban slums

2015

Livelihood self-help groups formed

2024

50+ communities served across West Bengal