Dr. Kiran Martin, Founder of ASHA in India, shares her inspiring journey of providing healthcare and education to slum dwellers. She discusses breaking caste barriers through a feet washing movement, emphasizing humility and unity. The podcast highlights the transformative power of acts of service and generosity in nurturing compassion and breaking down social barriers.
Dr. Kiran Martin's humility demonstrated through foot washing broke caste barriers in India.
Foot washing movement led by Dr. Kiran Martin promoted community generosity and kindness.
Deep dives
Honoring Traditional Land Owners and Indigenous Peoples
The podcast acknowledges the traditional landowners, the Wurundjeri people, and extends respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It highlights the rich storytelling history of the world's oldest living culture that the podcast pays homage to.
Dr. Kieran Martin's Inspirational Work in Indian Slums
Dr. Kieran Martin's remarkable efforts in setting up education and health support for people living in Indian slums are discussed. Her impactful leadership is exemplified through initiatives like the foot washing movement she started to demonstrate humility and equality among all individuals.
Promoting Generosity and Community Engagement
The podcast shares how the foot washing movement led by Dr. Kieran Martin sparked a broader act of generosity and community engagement. People not only participated in washing feet but also contributed items like slippers, bedsheets, and food to support those in need, promoting values of generosity and kindness in the community.
We mean no disrespect to any of our other guests, but when Hugh says that Dr. Kiran Martin, is the most impressive person he has ever met, it’s hard not to agree.
Dr. Kiran Martin is the founder of ASHA in India. It’s a not for profit, that for over 35 years, has provided healthcare and education to millions of people living in slums in India.
In this clip, Dr Kiran tells us of the time she decided to wash the feet of a Dalit woman (an ‘untouchable’ in the caste system of India) in order to demonstrate humility. And it was this moment of true leadership that lead to a feet washing movement throughout ASHA, breaking down caste barriers in the process.
You can learn more, or support Dr. Kiran Martin and ASHA’s work here. https://bit.ly/44Fl1WP.