This year’s challenge is to walk 100,000 steps over 10 days in April.

I experienced first hand the amazing variety of projects that HOPE support in Kolkata during my January 2018 trip. I now sponsor 2 children: a girl and boy; and the first girl I sponsored is now an adult with a home and job. HOPE saved her from life on the street, helped her catch up on her education, gave her a home, where she had friends and adult support, and the chance of a brighter future as an independent, confident young woman.

HOPE’s education programme empowers these children to become their true selves, to reach for their dreams and beyond, to break that cycle of poverty and become successful, proud, financially independent adults.

Every step taken and every £1 raised will help The Hope Foundation (HOPE) to educate vulnerable children in India to enable them with skills, confidence, and self-reliance to build brighter futures.

Thank you for supporting my challenge. Every £ raised is gratefully received and will make a big difference.