The aim of this event is to address two causes. Firstly, to showcase a variety of cultures, cherish our differences and to form a community. The second is to ensure that, through this event we are able to support a greater cause from the profits. We are working with two charities: Future Hope (Charity number : 1157547) and Shaukat Khanam (Charity number : 1000580).

Future Hope is a charity based in India and support children who live on the streets and in slums. They run a school where the children study the local curriculum and participate in sports and other activities like any other normal school. There is a special focus on rugby with the school having a very strong and decorated team - many of whom have won local titles in West Bengal and gone on to become Indian rugby union internationals. Shaukat Khanam is first pioneering cancer research facility and treatment center who believe in providing free cancer care for patients irrespective of whether or not patients can afford the treatment. They are an established charity for the past 27 years, and have a number of centers all over Pakistan that help in the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer in Pakistan.

The models in this fashion show are each hosting an event over the next 8 weeks to spread awareness and raise money. We are very excited to host the first ever South Asian Charity Fashion Show - but the true happiness will be to see everyone getting involved in any way you can. We are very happy to work with the two chosen charities and we welcome you to show your support too !

Thank you very much for your support! We hope to see you all soon.

Your donation will be used to support the costs of putting on the charity fashion show. All the money raised (including your donation) from the show after costs will be donated to the charity. We are very happy to see you getting involved in our events, supporting our fundraisers, and ultimately contributing to spread awareness of 'Future Hope' and 'Shaukat Khanum', and to cherish different cultures.

So thank you once again. We hope to see you at the Fashion show!

- Durham Desi Society