Children of Artisans in Moradabad need your help
Support children for their education so that they never become victims of child labour again
ABOUT US
Association for Stimulating Know-How (ASK) is a not-for-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
ASK is dedicated to fostering inclusivity at the bottom of the pyramid. We focus on four thematic areas: child rights and protection, health inclusion, access to entitlements and livelihoods, and safe migration.
ASK is committed to promoting inclusivity by advancing gender equality, empowering marginalized groups, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all.
OUR VISION
ASK envisions an inclusive society where communities at the bottom of the pyramid realize their rights, entitlements, and social and economic well-being.
Read MoreOUR MISSION
Empowering marginalized communities and strengthening the local ecosystem to enable our target groups to make informed choices, avail themselves of emerging opportunities, and achieve significant improvements in their social and economic well-being.
Read MoreOUR CORE VALUES
Integrity
Transparency and Accountability
Collaborative Approach
Community Empowerment and Gender Inclusion
Good Governance
Result-Oriented
who we are
Association for Stimulating Know-How (ASK) is a not-for-profit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
ASK is dedicated to fostering inclusivity at the bottom of the pyramid. We focus on four thematic areas: child rights and protection, health inclusion, access to entitlements and livelihoods, and safe migration. ASK is committed to promoting inclusivity by advancing gender equality, empowering marginalized groups, and ensuring equitable opportunities for all.
Our vision
“Ensuring economic and social development of excluded and marginalized communities through appropriate intervention that empowers the communities, with emphasis on the deprived and marginalized cross-section in the society”
Our Current Programmes
Child Rights & Protection
Child Rights & Protection
ASK supports children of artisans in Moradabad, Sambhal, and Uttar Pradesh, helping over 5,000 leave hazardous work for education and basic rights. Since 1997, a pilot in Moradabad’s Rehmat Nagar has grown into a model child protection and education program
Know MoreAccess to Digital Healthcare
Access to Digital Healthcare
Access to healthcare is challenging for poor communities due to high costs. To address this, ASK launched a tech-based solution benefiting women and bridging the digital divide. Under the Access to Health (Swasth Sankalp) program, we support vulnerable communities in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.
Know MoreAccess to Entitlements & Livelihood
Access to Livelihood & Entitlements
ASK identified gaps in people's knowledge and awareness about accessing government schemes that provide social security, economic benefits, and job guarantees, particularly affecting women, the elderly, children, Dalits, and persons with disabilities.
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OUR LEADERSHIP
Dr. Aqueel Khan
Dr. Khan, Honorary Founding Director of the Association for Stimulating Know-How (ASK), has over three decades of experience in advancing child rights and addressing gender issues. His journey began in 1989 with ChildFund India, where he collaborated with grassroots NGOs to lead a flagship initiative combating child labor in Firozabad’s bangle industry. Through this initiative, he engaged stakeholders and government bodies to drive systemic change.
In 1995, Dr. Khan co-founded ASK, an organization dedicated to empowering grassroots initiatives in championing child protection and rights. Four years later, he launched ASK Sankalp, a program focused on maternal and child healthcare, with a particular emphasis on supporting children in the brassware industry and empowering mothers—an initiative that continues to make a meaningful impact today.
Dr. Khan holds a Ph.D. in Gender Studies from the esteemed Jamia Millia Islamia University, underscoring his commitment to advancing the rights of marginalized women and children. With extensive experience across India and South Asia, he remains a steadfast advocate for equitable development and social justice.
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ASK offers rewarding career opportunities in social development for professionals with an interest in the development sector.
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