Strides of Hope as an event will primarily create awareness and raise funds for Asha (www.ashanet.org/bangalore). But, runners and riders are encouraged to bring their causes to the organizing team if they intend to bring focus to their cause through the miles they log during Strides of Hope, so it can be added to the causes supported, and showcased on the website. Please do also provide us with all legal documents (Registration with the govmt - e.g. 80G, audited financials, website, annual reports, demonstrated needs etc.) pertaining to the organization, whose cause you support for documentation purpose. The Strides Of Hope team reserves the right to not showcase any proposed organization based on an internal set of criteria. Please note that we would like to focus on the area of education only and do not allign with religious or sectarian organizations. We do not discriminate based on caste, sex, religion, gender etc.

If you are interested in supporting a cause close to your heart and agree with the above requirements, please contact Santhosh Padmanabhan (santhosh.padmanabhan@gmail.com) with the required details.

Asha for Education is a secular organization dedicated to change in India by focusing on basic education in the belief that education is a critical requisite for socio-economic change.

These projects are funded by Asha, Bangalore.