‘Asha – The Hope Café’ was inaugurated in Delhi Cantonment as a pioneering social enterprise aimed at supporting youth with special needs from armed forces families. This initiative, backed by United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, is operated in collaboration with the Army Women’s Welfare Association (AWWA). The café is designed to provide not only employment opportunities but also structured training in various aspects of hospitality, including café operations, bakery skills, finance, and entrepreneurship. With a focus on creating a sustainable livelihood, the café features curated artisanal offerings and modern operational infrastructure, embodying a community-led purpose. Devashish Dasgupta, Director of Corporate Relations at Diageo India, emphasized the importance of this project as part of their Learning for Life program, which aims to enhance skills and employment opportunities for youth, including those with disabilities and armed forces families. The café is envisioned as a replicable model, with plans for future expansion across other cantonments, thereby fostering a supportive environment for special needs youth.