Established in 2001, Friends of India has been creating opportunities for women and children across southern India for over 20 years.

Over £5,000,000 raised for our projects so far.

Over £5,000,000 raised for our projects so far.

Our work to date:

  • Creating Opportunities

    Training entrepreneurial women to build their own businesses so that they can become self sufficient and helping with micro funding credit.

  • Helping Nurseries

    Installed nearly 3,000 smokeless stoves across kindergartens in India preventing serious respiratory infections in young children.

  • Providing Light & Water

    Provided clean water supplies and solar powered light to rural villages without access.

  • Creating and Supporting Schools in Tamil Nadu

    Providing classrooms, teachers and toilets.

  • The Richard Walsh Music School

    Creating a fully-equipped music school for blind and visually impaired children.

  • Building Orphanages

    Building orphanages and providing a home and training centre for children infected by HIV AIDS.