Asha Foundation For Humanity is a registered charity in Australia that brings hope and inspiration to underserved communities. We build engaging learning environments, sponsor educational programs, and support the health and well-being of children and their caretakers.
With more than a decade of success partnering with NGO’s to design high-impact, sustainable programs, we have a proven track record of converting donations into fast, tangible outcomes. We work directly with community members to identify their specific needs and concerns, and we have the utmost respect for their unique cultures, beliefs and traditions. As a foundation, we are dedicated to giving compassionate support, elevating people’s quality of life in lasting ways, and practicing true human kindness in action.
As a foundation, we are dedicated to giving compassionate support, elevating people’s quality of life in lasting ways, and practicing true human kindness in action.
WE ARE PROUD |The Quiet Heroes of Khlong Toey Deserve This Moment
On behalf of all of us at the Asha Foundation for Humanity, we want to say how deeply proud we are of the Paintbrush Foundation for receiving 350,000 THB from the Port Authority of Thailand.
We know Khlong Toey. We know the daily challenges - the lack of safe public space, the constant pressure on families just to get through the week. And in that environment, keeping a child safe, let alone expanding their mind through music and art, is nothing short of heroic.
The teachers behind this program have been steadfast. They showed up. They protected. They created beauty where there was very little room for it. This grant is more than money. It is validation of years of quiet, tireless effort. And we at Asha Foundation are honored to witness this moment.
Congratulations, Paintbrush Foundation. You’ve earned every bit of this.
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HAPPY 75TH TO MY 'YOUNGER BROTHER' | How Maurie Stang Turned Compassion Into a Lifetime of Action
Maurie doesn't seek recognition. He just shows up, plants seeds, and watches communities transform. Help me celebrate a man who has changed my life and the lives of so many others - whether you know him or not. In times like these, we need to be reminded that people like him exist.
To the Man Whose Light I Celebrate Today
Yesterday I turned 75, and Maurie, today we celebrate your 75th birthday. We met at a 'Playing For Change' gathering years ago - I had the pleasure of meeting you and your lovely wife, Vivien, and now we're deep into our second decade of friendship.
I like to say with tongue in cheek that I'm your older brother - by only half a day, maybe a dozen hours. I came into the planet first and you came right after me, neither of us knowing we'd meet decades later.
To Those Who Know Him | And Those Who Should
I have never met anyone so gracious, so dedicated to alleviating the suffering of others. His work spans Southeast Asia and beyond - building a school in Tintale Village, working with 'The Mother's Society,' purchasing media equipment, distributing smokeless cookstoves, sponsoring children's education, funding life-saving operations. When the devastating Nepal earthquake struck in 2015, he helped us build shelters for the 'Give Me Shelter' campaign.
Through the Asha Foundation for Humanity, he has supported the education of many who never would have had a chance - and from that, leaders have emerged. He has a consciousness about creating future leaders, and I deeply respect that. This work has been a family affair, with his exceptional wife Vivien, his sons, and extended family standing alongside him every step of the way.
His work with 'Playing For Change' goes beyond the organization itself - he has supported individual musicians, helping them find their fullness in life. And in the medical field, he continues to alleviate suffering, most recently with an anti-snakebite program in Katari, Nepal with Dr. Sah. These efforts only hint at what's ahead - there are a number of new 'Asha Foundation for Humanity' initiatives in the works right now, and I'm looking forward to getting even more involved as the momentum builds, so stay tuned.
He has been the Johnny Appleseed of so many projects that people are unaware of. It's time to fully acknowledge him.
I have met a few bodhisattvas in my life. In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, a bodhisattva is one who could step out of the cycle of birth and death but out of compassion chooses to stay, returning again and again to eliminate suffering. If there ever is such a thing - and I know these are mental constructions, but they are beautiful ones - Maurie Stang is one.
Maurie bro. You have helped Mai and I here with the 'Ban Kang Cultural Center.' Every weekend, we participate with the kids, and they wear their shirts with pride. BKCC is now getting recognized locally by the government for our efforts, and it is because you planted the seed.
I am grateful for your deep effect on my life. And I know that for everyone who has had the privilege of meeting you, being supported by you, being loved by you - on behalf of all of us, we collectively say: we're glad you're with us. We're glad you're here.
To anyone reading this - in a world that can feel heavy, it is a gift to know that people like Maurie exist. Take heart - this kind of light walks among us.
I love you, my friend. Happy birthday.
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Happy birthday sir..
KEEPING KIDS ON THE RIGHT PATH | The Power of Safe Spaces in Khlong Toei
For over 13 years, the Paintbrush Foundation has been a vital lifeline for children in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district - Thailand’s largest slum, where over 100,000 people live in cramped, often unsafe conditions. This is an environment where poverty, gang violence, and instability are daily realities. For years, our goal has been simple but critical - to give kids a safe place to go, and to help them dream beyond their circumstances.
We are incredibly proud to share that the Paintbrush Foundation has just released a new video. Watch it, and you’ll see the impact we are making together - providing not just music and art, but stability and hope. We here at the Asha Foundation for Humanity have been truly honored to partner with the Paintbrush Foundation and other sponsors over the years, all of whom have helped make this important work possible.
This is the power of community. Please watch the video, share it with your friends, and help us celebrate these kids. To our supporters - thank you. Because of you, these children have a place to belong, a reason to hope, and a future worth reaching for.
Daniel Stang Maurie Stang Géraldine Nemrod
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