More opportunity within reach
Our Story
We work with children and young people who have the ability and ambition to learn, but need better access to the tools, support and guidance that make progress possible.
Our Beginning
Sneh Asha Foundation was established in Mumbai in 2023 by mother-daughter duo Founder Siddhi Jaiswal and Co-founder Sneha Jaiswal with a simple observation: a student’s ability is rarely the barrier-access is.
Whether it is lack of computer access, the financial strain of higher education, or missing guidance at crucial transitions, Sneh Asha responds to these everyday barriers with structured Digital Literacy, Educational Scholarships, and Life-skills learning.
Purpose & Principles
The Vision that guides us.
The Mission that drives us.
Two defining commitments that shape every Digital Lab we set up, every scholarship we grant, and every student we walk beside.
Our Vision
A society free from intergenerational poverty, where education and practical capability enable enduring dignity, personal security, and unbounded opportunity for every person
Our Mission
To alleviate poverty by empowering children, youth, and women through stronger educational foundations, essential skills, and sustainable livelihood opportunities, enabling lasting socio-economic mobility.
The belief that brought us together
Young people deserve access to opportunities that allow their abilities to grow.
Founded by mother-daughter duo Siddhi Jaiswal and Sneha Jaiswal, Sneh Asha Foundation was built on a shared conviction: when children, youth, and women have access to quality education and practical skills, entire communities move forward.
This belief continues to guide our work across schools and grassroots communities - creating meaningful pathways to self-reliance and opportunity for those who need them most.
From One Beginning to
Many More Possibilities
Sneh Asha began in Mumbai in 2023 with a focus on school-based digital learning and scholarship support. What started with one computer lab and the first group of scholars has gradually grown into Digital Literacy across municipal and government schools, four scholarship batches, and Jeevan Kaushalya in Palghar’s Ashram Shalas.
March 2023Sneh Asha Foundation Established
Mumbai · 27 March 2023
Sneh Asha Foundation was established in Mumbai on 27 March 2023. The Foundation began with a focus on bringing digital learning and education support closer to students who had the ability and ambition to move forward but did not always have access to the resources they needed.
“A student’s ability is rarely the barrier-access is. Sneh Asha began with a simple commitment to bridge that gap.”
“Beginning a journey centred around education, digital access and opportunities for students.”
April 20231st Foundation Day
Setting The Course
Sneh Asha marked its first Foundation Day, beginning a journey centred around education, digital access and opportunities for students across Mumbai.
June 2023Welcomed the 1st Scholarship Batch
18 Higher Education Scholarship students
Sneh Asha welcomed its first scholarship batch. The first batch supported 18 students pursuing higher education, marking the beginning of the Foundation’s scholarship support programme. The scholarship programme would later grow to support students across academic, professional and sporting pathways.
“Ensuring ambitious students do not stop their education at crucial transition points.”
“1,200 students in Standards 6–10 received structured digital training in our very first year.”
December 20231st Computer Lab Inaugurated
Sant Kakkaya Marg MPS Hindi School, Dharavi
Sneh Asha inaugurated its first computer lab at MPS Sant Kakkaya School. This marked the beginning of Sneh Asha’s school-based Digital Literacy work. The Foundation’s first-year account records digital training for 1,200 students in Standards 6–10, alongside scholarship support for 18 students.
June 2024Welcomed the 2nd Scholarship Batch
Academic & Sporting Potential
Sneh Asha welcomed its second scholarship batch, continuing its work with students who needed support to move forward in their education. Scholarship support considers a student’s academic or sporting potential, financial circumstances and the specific cost standing between them and their next step.
“Targeted support that solves the specific financial bottleneck standing in the way of a student’s dream.”
“Expanding structured computer labs to municipal schools across key Mumbai hubs.”
July 2024Initial 5 Computer Labs
Sneh Asha expanded its school-based Digital Literacy programme across its initial 5 computer labs:
These initial 5 computer labs formed the foundational cohort assessed across AY 2024–25.
June 2025Welcomed the 3rd Scholarship Batch
Follow-up & Career Guidance
Sneh Asha welcomed its third scholarship batch, bringing another group of students into the Foundation’s scholarship programme. The programme supports students facing an eligible financial gap at important education, professional or sporting transitions, with academic follow-up and career guidance continuing beyond the award.
“Scholarship support goes far beyond the award - mentoring and follow-up are central to the journey.”
“Structured curriculum, practical lab sessions, and baseline/endline assessments during regular school hours.”
July 2025Ten More Computer Labs Inaugurated
Inaugurated with Actor & Philanthropist Salman Khan · Scaling to 15-School Cohort
The Digital Literacy Program expanded further with 10 additional computer labs inaugurated across Mumbai & Thane in the presence of actor and philanthropist Salman Khan and other distinguished dignitaries:
Combined with Computer Labs 1–5, this created the full 15-lab cohort assessed across AY 2025–26.
AY 2024–2026Digital Literacy Programme: From 5 to 15 Labs
GRADES 5–10 | AY 2024–2026
Sneh Asha’s Digital Literacy Programme expanded from 5 to 15 labs, strengthening students’ digital skills. An independent assessment by ProjektAnalytics Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in April 2026 recorded significant progress.
Key Highlights
11,980
Students Assessed
+23.7
Percentage Point Improvement
576
Computers
49.3% → 73.0%
Mean Score Growth
5.0% → 44.1%
Students Scoring 80–100%
Learning Outcomes
From basic computer skills to spreadsheets, presentations, Canva, internet research and responsible AI tools.
“Scoring below 40% fell from 29.7% to 5.3%, while top-band students (80–100%) surged from 5.0% to 44.1%.”
“Supporting ambitious students across engineering, commerce, arts, sciences, and competitive sports.”
July 2026Welcomed the 4th Scholarship Batch
72 Students Supported Across Batches 1–4
Sneh Asha welcomed its fourth scholarship batch, continuing its support for students across education, professional and sporting pathways. Across Batches 1–4, the scholarship programme records 72 students supported since 2023.
2026Sneh Asha expands to Palghar with Jeevan Kaushalya Project
Ashram Shalas in Jawhar & Vikramgad
Sneh Asha extended its programme portfolio to Palghar through Jeevan Kaushalya for students in Grades 5–10 across 4 Ashram Shalas:
“One teacher assigned per school with a central coordinator overseeing learning across all four sites.”