The British Asian Trust was founded in July, 2007 by a group of British Asian business leaders at the suggestion of HRH The Prince of Wales. We fund the work of high impact charities within the areas of education, enterprise and health in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the UK. Our aim is to make charitable giving more sustainable, changing the lives of beneficiaries in a profound way. What is The British Asian Trust? How can you get involved? britishasiantrust.org The British Asian Trust has a particular focus on researching, identifying and then supporting its chosen projects. Our emphasis on impact measurement ensures that any giving through, or in partnership with, our fund is both effective and sustainable. As a member of the British Asian community we want to energise you by the long term difference you can make to the lives of those in need. You can donate online, attend an event, run a marathon or sign up as a ‘Friend’ of the Trust. Log into www.britishasiantrust.org for details. BAT-A5card_0.4_jp.pdf 1 21/01/2010 23:18
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The British Asian Trust was founded in July, 2007 by
a group of British Asian business leaders at the
suggestion of HRH The Prince of Wales.
We fund the work of high impact charities within the
areas of education, enterprise and health in
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the UK.
Our aim is to make charitable giving more
sustainable, changing the lives of beneficiaries in a
profound way.
What is The British Asian Trust?
How can you get involved?
britishasiantrust.org
The British Asian Trust has a particular focus on researching, identifying and then supporting its chosen projects. Our emphasis on impact measurement ensures that any giving through, or in partnership with, our fund is both effective and sustainable.
As a member of the British Asian community we want to energise you by the long term difference you can make to the lives of those in need. You can donate online, attend an event, run a marathon or sign up as a ‘Friend’ of the Trust. Log into www.britishasiantrust.org for details.
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We support innovative, high impact charities that work to make a long term difference. We select these charities after a rigorous evaluation process. Currently we are supporting education of children on construction sites in Mumbai, the empowerment of rural women via a unique Business School in Satara, providing skill training to guarantee employment to slum youth in Gujarat, education of girls in rural Pakistan, youth entrepreneurship in Dhaka, and hospitals that cure blindness in Pakistan.
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What type of projects do we fund?
When she was nine years old, Bainabai Sagarwas married to an abusive alcoholic. Her cruel mother-in-law only added to her misery and despair. After many years, she finally left her husband and returned to Mhaswad with her children, and started work as a wage labourer in the fields.There, Bainabai enrolled for Mann Deshi Udyogini’s financial literacy course and was soon able to open her own chai (tea) stall which has proved to be very successful. Bainabai has become a figure of respect in her community, with women coming to her for business advice. Her husband does return twice a year to demand money, but basically Bainabai is happy that she can feed, clothe, and educate her children. Her daughter is currently in 12th standard and Bainabai hopes that she will continue her education and go to university next year.
Who will your money support?
“Now women come to me for advice about interest and instalments and I can give them round figure estimates of costs right away. Not only do I go to the Bank, but I convince other women who wouldn’t normally go.”
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