Ashadeep Association is a charitable organisation founded by the Late Dr. Adelheid Hueffer in 1976. Dr. Adelheid Hueffer was born on 26th October 1915 in Muenster, in Germany.
She was the eldest of three children. "Heidi" as she was called by her family, grew up in a well-to-do and traditional catholic family. At the age of 10, she displayed tendencies which were not in tune with the normally high standards of the family.
Whenever her mother took her to the family weekend house, where many prominent ladies used to gather, Heidi regularly disappeared and was found enjoying herself in the stables and barns of the farm nearby.
There she developed interest in social work, which became very useful for future life in rural India namely Odisha. After graduating from high school in 1935, she first studied social work and then medicine, which she completed in 1945.
For a short time, she practiced as a Doctor in Germany, in the St. Franziskus Hospital in her hometown in Muenster. She is still well remembered and appreciated by the members, who run the Hospital.
In 1951, apparently under the inspiration of the Bishop of Muenster, she went to Rhodesia for medical work among the poor. In 1952, Bishop Westermann from Odisha succeeded in persuading her to come to India to work in his diocese Kalunga in Odisha.
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Dear Sister Huberta dedicated over four decades of her service helping those in need with kindness, wisdom, and hard work. From the time she joined Ashadeep in 1980, she lived out the organization's mission of supporting widows, children, and poor families.
Under her leadership, Ashadeep grew, setting up seven ‘Day Care’ centres that provide education, health care and livelihood support to thousands. Her ability to build trust, form strong relationships and gather resources helped Ashadeep become partially sustainable and is now recognized by many institutions.
With a heart full of love and a clear focus on helping others, Sister Huberta created a lasting legacy that continues impacting the lives of many. Her endless dedication, guided by faith and purpose, inspires each one of us.
Although she is no longer with us, her spirit and vision will continue to lead Ashadeep in the work she cared about so deeply.
HON. CHAIRPERSON
Hon. Secretary / Treasurer
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Shakti Centre
Bamanwada Hill Centre
Sakinaka Centre
Sunder Nagar Centre
Dindoshi Centre
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