44-year-old Ameena Begum has been working as the Accredited Social Health Activist, popularly known as ASHA in the urban slums of Bengaluru for the last 12 years. She believes knowledge is power and hence works towards educating people on accessing healthcare services and ensuring good health and well-being. As an ASHA worker, she primarily focuses on mothers' health, family planning, the use of contraception and routine immunisation.