Himalaya’s Daughters is a documentary film featuring the people of Lakshmi Ashram, a women-led, community run organisation in North India. 

Established in 1946, Lakshmi Ashram has provided thousands of girls and women from underprivileged backgrounds with education, employment and the skills to become self-sufficient.

Shot in 2016, this documentary aims to tell the stories of some of these women and children, and offers a glimpse into their day to day life.

Tickets :

General Entry : £10 (includes a welcome chai)

Entry plus donation :

+ £5 donation
+ £10 donation 
+ £16.86 donation*
*The monthly cost for a child’s education and food at Lakshmi Ashram is roughly 2000 rupees, or £16.86.

Event Details :

6pm : Doors open
6:45pm : Introduction to the film by the director 
7pm : Film Screening 
8:30pm : informal Q&A with the director 

Food & Drinks :

Welcome Chai
Popcorn 
Homemade Chaat

Craft Stall :

There will be a selection of crochet scrunchies made by the girls of Lakshmi Ashram for sale. 

A note on the director : 

Dipika Hopkins was brought up in Lakshmi Ashram and spent most of her childhood there with her parents, both of whom have been working at the Ashram since the 1970s. 

Having originally shot the film in 2016, it wasn't until she returned to Lakshmi Ashram in December 2024 that Dipika felt inspired to release the film to a wider audience, with the aim to share the stories of these strong women in the hope to inspire others.