from inequality and injustice . read more back about us our ambassadors our trustees & team our supporters contact our impact what we do linking the south asian diaspora to programmes supporting & empowering the poorest communities in south asia read more back education livelihoods mental health disability anti trafficking news & events latest keep up with the latest happening at the trust and read more amazing stories of change . read more back our activities campaigns support us what we do you can make a crucial difference by joining us to unlock potential and change lives in south asia . read more back get involved donate donate 1 giveagirlafuture appeal you can change a girl s life right now donate now find out more 1 british asian trust unlocking potential across south asia where 500 million people are currently living on less than 2 a day . the british asian trust supports the development of a south asia that is free from inequality and injustice . we were founded in 2007 by hrh the prince of wales and a group of visionary british asian business leaders and we back sustainable solutions that enable people to truly unlock their potential more than three million people already . by enabling our supporters to turn their values into action we transform lives . together we will support a south asia that is better for all . livelihoods farkhanda s story mental health disability elensia s story anti trafficking shaheen s story our causes lives touched addressing key challenges . spotlighting urgent hidden issues through cause focussed funds we bring together core investments and key stakeholders . this brings greater impact for both disadvantaged communities and donors . to ensure your donations make the most impact we work through local charities . each one has a proven track record and all are selected with rigorous due diligence . education 1 800 000 livelihoods 430 000 mental health disability 50 000 anti trafficking 24 000 lives touched education 1 800 000 livelihoods 430 000 mental health disability 50 000 anti trafficking 24 000 1 giveagirlafuture inspire a generation of girls like aqsa . 1 approach there is immense need in south asia home to 20 % of the world s population but 50 % of the world s poorest people almost 500 million surviving on less than 2 a day . the sheer scale of the challenge demands a holistic approach . our aim is to achieve greater impact on disadvantaged communities by working with those passionate about supporting people in south asia . research through research we identify the most urgent issues together with innovative high impact scalable solutions . we provide thought leadership and help supporters see where they can have the most impact . convene we galvanise multiple stakeholders to form powerful alliances bringing together vital funds skills and influence . by mobilising collective action we ensure the whole solution is greater than the sum of its parts . amplify we spotlight uncomfortable and taboo issues . we amplify the voices of the most marginalised and vulnerable people to inspire high impact action . our ambassadors meera syal ambassador i am pleased to lend my name and my support to the british asian trust and its work with the most vulnerable people in south asia and the uk . building self sufficiency in poor communities is a proven and effective way to combat poverty . see all our ambassadors 1 4 hrh the prince of wales founder hrh the prince of wales founded the british asian trust in 2007 to do something about the widespread poverty and hardship that he saw in south asia . he turned to the entrepreneurial spirit of the british asian diaspora aiming to link them with innovative social entrepreneurs and grassroots interventions in the region . see all our ambassadors 2 4 kumar sangakkara ambassador i only hope that i can contribute in any way that i can to help the trust continue its wonderful work with young people in south asia see all our ambassadors 3 4 naughty boy 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