We need YOUR help to raise funds to support women and young people towards their dream of an economically independent future.

From September 15th-17th, our team of Ashmore Summiters will take on one of Europes most demanding mountain challenges, summiting 2460m to the top of Mount Triglav over 2 days including via ferrata and alpine scambling. The ascent will involve a six-hour hike to a mountain hut where they will rest for the night before ascending the final 300m on a via ferrata, which will see them being harnessed to a steel cable attached to the rock of the mountain.

The Ashmore Challenge Event Team have signed up to months of mental and physical preparation all so they can raise funds to make a difference in the lives of people such as Rita Pramanik, a local mother and volunteer who has been trained as part of a women-led Community Safety Group to prevent child marriage and forced labour. Rita is part of a Child Protection project delivered in West Bengal by Ashmore Foundations long-term partner, Aangan Trust.

"I have been in the community for a long time and am well aware of the issues that take place in the community, including child marriage and labour. I was motivated to join as I felt that being a part of such a group and receiving regular training focused on child protection will help me resolve issues that have been going on, unchallenged, for too many years."

Rita Pramanik, trained community volunteer, Aangan Trust, West Bengal

The Ashmore Foundation works with charities across the Emerging Markets to promote economic opportunities, gender equity and community-led environmental projects for women, young people and disadvantaged communities.

Please support our brave colleagues as they take on this undeniably difficult challenge to raise funds for a good cause. Your donations will ensure we are able to make a difference in the lives of thousands of women and young people who need your help to realise their dreams of an economically independent future.