Escape from extreme poverty is a distant dream for nearly 500 million people living in India. Can you help us make a difference?

This video scrapes the surface of the suffering that many people live in on a daily basis across the world. And that's before the disasters such as drought, floods and earthquakes. They all live in hope of a better life.

Our aim is to give that hope a chance, by fundraising to support the fantastic work of charities working at grassroots level in India.

Make your own JustGiving page so you can raise money

It's really easy and takes just a few minutes – just click here to get started. You can personalise the page with your own colours, photos and message. Then you just email the page to your friends and family and they can donate online and leave you messages of support. JustGiving sends donations straight to The Sharma Foundation and adds Gift Aid to every eligible donation.

Download this brochure to find out more about the projects we support.