Wednesday 11th September marked our 13th anniversary and we thought it would be a good time to reintroduce ourselves! We’re excited to share more about our Network with both new and existing members: ⭐ When our founder, Aruna Bansal, became a single mum, there was little support for single parents, Read more…
ASPN has collaborated with Amicable (legal service for divorcing and separating couples) to provide two in-depth blogs relevant to the South Asian community, one addressing the stigma associated with divorce and one examining the tradition and challenges of dowries. Click on the links below to read the blogs: Read the Read more…
When you think of an Indian bride, the first image that may come to mind is the way she is magnificently dressed and adorned with gold jewellery. Gold is an important aspect of Indian weddings and ceremonies, as well as Indian culture in general, as it is seen to have Read more…
Love marriages have become more common in recent years but the prevalence of arranged marriages within the Asian community still varies and is largely influenced by the level of tradition upheld by families. Various issues can arise from arranged marriages, which are not as common in love marriages, such as the Read more…
Divorce is a journey filled with complex decisions and a financial settlement may be an aspect you may find overwhelming. You may not think that pensions are an important part of a financial settlement but they can actually be one of the most valuable assets. Earlier this year we had Read more…
In the vibrant tapestry of South Asian cultures, divorce remains an unspoken, yet highly prevalent, issue. While modernisation and globalisation have led to significant societal changes, divorce continues to be cloaked in shame, especially for South Asian communities. The Cultural Fabric Traditional South Asian societies are deeply rooted in conservative Read more…
Julie Hawkins, Founder of the Single Mums Business Network and Non-Executive Director of ASPN, has a valuable webinar on Breaking Free from Benefits, Flexible Working and Self-Employment. Drawing from her journey as a single mum, Julie highlights the challenges of navigating the world of work as a primary carer, whether it’s in employment Read more…
Last month, the Asian Single Parents Network CIC celebrated a very special milestone, our 10th Anniversary.https://www.facebook.com/Asian-Single-Parents-Network-CIC-1508940676064136 The first pic was taken just before the time when I started the group. The second is a more recent one. My daughter is now 18 going on 30 and just started university! She Read more…
I was interviewed recently by Kate Daly of Amicable for their Divorce Podcast. You can listen to the full recording in Episode 9 here: http://www.thedivorcepodcast.com/ Alternatively, you can read the blog below: Kate: Let’s start hearing a bit about your background and what led you to create the Asian Single Read more…
I thought I’d re-introduce my self and my story as the founder of the Asian Single Parents Network which I’ve run for the last 9 years. My name is Aruna, and as a young girl I always dreamed of the perfect wedding day. The romance of it all, and the Read more…