This year, as a model for the Durham University Desi Society, I am fundraising for the Kohinoor Charity Fashion Show in support of the charities Future Hope (India) and Shaukat Khanum (Pakistan).

Being the second edition of the Kohinoor South Asian Charity Fashion Show, it will play a vital role in encouraging diversity and cultural inclusion in Durham!

This event aims to address two causes. Firstly, to showcase a variety of cultures, cherish our differences and form a community. Secondly, to ensure that this event can support a more significant cause from the profits.

One of the charities that we are working with is called Future Hope. They are based in India to support children who need opportunities to develop their skills in sports. The charity coaches and encourages children to pursue their sporting careers or even have a chance to explore talent. They mainly coach Rugby and have successfully been a positive influence in many people's lives.

Shaukat Khanum is Pakistan's first pioneering cancer research facility and treatment centre that believes in providing free cancer care for patients irrespective of whether they can afford the treatment. They have been an established charity for the past 27 years and have several centres all over Pakistan that help raise awareness of, diagnose, and treat cancer in Pakistan.

We are very excited to host the second edition of the Kohinoor South Asian Charity Fashion Show in Durham - but the true happiness will be to see everyone getting involved in any way you can. We look forward to working with the two chosen charities and welcome you to show your support, too!

Please show your support by donating using the link below!!