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Nitin's Everest Trail

25 Sep 2023 - 30 Nov 2023

Nitin Lakhani, a dedicated Supporter of One Kind Act, is delighted to announce his forthcoming fundraising event, his Everest Trail:DetailsThe journey will take him to the Gokyo Lakes, where the Khumbu range is reflected in the water. From here, he will head for the main Everest trail and the rocky summit of Kalapattar at 18,193 ft, where he will have the most spectacular views of Mount Everest. His journey will no doubt include many adventures and life changing experiences.Nitin’s passion for charity has always been his motivation and we, at One Kind Act, feel privileged that he has chosen us once again as his charity to support through this amazing trip of a lifetime. A message from Nitin "Overcoming this challenge will be hard enough but only a fraction of what challenges people have to overcome in their lives. Just giving a little helping hand is a drop in the ocean. Please support generously." 🙏🙏🙏About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

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Asian Achievers Awards 2023

15 Sep 2023

One Kind Act are delighted to announce our forthcoming fundraiser event, Asian Achievers Awards 2023:FUNDRAISING DETAILSOne Kind Act are proud to announce that we have been selected as the Charity Partner to the Asian Achievers Awards Event being held on Friday 15th September 2023 at the Hilton Park Lane Hotel, London. British Asians in the UK today occupy leadership positions across a range of fields, including politics, business and civil society. The Asian Achievers Awards, initiated by public nominations, celebrate all that is great about British Asians - their innovation, resilience, passion and determination. The British Asian diaspora has helped One Kind Act raise funds for charities carrying out commendable community work, thus making remarkable impact on poverty of health and education around the world. Run by volunteers, almost 100% of funds reach the needy; thus ensuring the maximum possible impact of each penny raised on chosen projects around the world. We apply a strict due diligence on projects up for selection and regular follow-ups on all deliverables. The project initiatives for which One Kind Act will raise funds for the Achievers Asian Awards Event will be as follows: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR 2 YEARS: DONATION AMOUNT - £1,000WHY?The Problem? - Only up to 50% of India’s children go to school, of which 71% come from impoverished backgrounds but who invariably have to drop out of school by the age of 15Why? For reasons totally out of their control - their family poverty, child exploitation, forced marriages, poor teaching, lack of school meals…this sad list is endless. The Impact? This drop-out pattern means these children never get out of their poverty cycle and cannot aspire to dreams they are capable of fulfilling. WHAT?Our 2-year Scholarship programme will provide access to further education to the smartest children in India's most economically challenged families; children who are carefully selected via a rigorous selection process that takes into consideration their academic ability and their social economic background.The scholarship will support the meritorious but needy students who have got 80% or above at 10th Grade (age 14) to study the further 2 years in 11th and 12th Grades at a good government or semi-govt school. These ages of 15-16 are deemed to be the most crucial to facilitate progression into a reputed College in the field of their choice eg Medicine, Engineering, Commerce or Arts.) They will get all the support they need to meet their educational expenses and academic demands to ensure they score well at end of 12th Grade and to secure admission into their college.Empowering students at this stage is seen to have a vast impact on the overall socio-economic development of their own community as they establish their careers, and thereon, to their state and ultimately, the entire country. HOW?With your support of £1,000, we will be able to provide a child of 15 years of age with 2 years of education, mentoring and support to ensure they achieve almost guaranteed entrance into college. Through our charity partner on the ground in India, your donation will pay for all educational expenses of admission to college, tuition fees, stationery, textbooks, college projects and field trips. In addition to your donation, we offer you an opportunity to effectively adopt your child and get to know them personally through modern technology, mentor them to help them grow and inspire them to dream and realise their ambitions. You will be regularly appraised of their performance and achievements. SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT: Sadly, of the 1.3 million government schools in India, 72% of these schools have some form of toilet facilities for girls but almost 85% of them are non-functional, lack privacy (especially through menstruation) and security for girls. Likewise, government schools in around 60% of rural areas have not been connected digitally in India. This stark gap is becoming even more apparent post the pandemic.SMART CLASSROOMS IN 1 SCHOOL: DONATION AMOUNT - £3,000Our charity partner on the ground in India identify government schools that want Smart Classroom facilities in all the major Indian states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal, and Madya Pradesh. As part of this initiative, they carry out the following:• Refurbish classrooms to facilitate a digital education setup.• Develop various Bala tools in the classroom keeping in mind their audience of students• Provide all necessary furniture eg desks, benches in the classroomRefurbishment takes place of 1 classroom for schools with less than 300 pupils, 2 classrooms for those with above 300. Upon completion of the project, the Donor is provided complete reporting and a utilization certificate for the donation made.An LSE case study model has measured an increase in academic performance, attendance, enrolment, and students’ engagement in classrooms by 15% and a 4-times improvement in Maths and Science.CLEAN SANITATION (NEW TOILETS AND WASHING FACILITIES) IN 1 SCHOOL: DONATION AMOUNT - £7,000Our charity partner on the ground in India identify government schools in all the major Indian states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal, and Madya Pradesh where the toilet, washing and drinking facilities are in deteriorating, often appalling, condition, such that it is a life-threat to their health and well-being. Girls do not feel safe in using such dreadful facilities, which means they often abstain from school, particularly during menstruation. As part of this initiative, the drinking water and dish washing areas of a school is completely revamped and a toilet block of 6WCs for girls and a toilet block of 12 urinals for boys for every 300 pupils are installed. Maintenance visits and BCC sessions take place at regular intervals. Upon completion of the project, the donor will be provided complete reporting and a utilization certificate for the donation made.SMART CLASSROOMS & CLEAN SANITATION (NEW TOILETS AND WASHING FACILITIES) IN 1 SCHOOL: DONATION AMOUNT - £10,000For this full donation amount, all of the above 2 categories as well as the following will be undertaken by our charity partner on the ground in India: • Identify a needy school in a region chosen by donor, obtain requisite permissions, background testing, final design and layout, school administration support, supervision of work-in-progress, hand-over and impact assessment.• Provide all other infrastructure facilities like water purifiers, library books, playground items, dustbins, etc. as per requirements and the number of students.• Facilitate Environment-Friendly Campus with Solar Panels to supplement eco-friendly electricity generation, rainwater harvesting to conserve rainwater and improve groundwater level, and beautification of campus via tree plantation. PLEASE DONATE HERE FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE BRIGHT START INITIATVES WE ARE SUPPORTING. One Kind Act is a registered charity in the UK. Yuva Unstoppable is our charity partner on the ground in India; it is a non-profit organisation. One Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

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Angie's Yoga Morning

10 Sep 2023

Angie and Alisha are proud to present and host their One Kind Act Yoga Morning:DetailsJoin us for a rejuvenating and inspiring morning filled with yoga education, motivation, and a delightful brunch, hosted by renowned yoga and ayurveda educator and wellness advocate, Angie Tiwari.Mindful Morning is a unique event designed to help you explore your own journey towards inner peace, personal growth, and overall well-being. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or are completely new to the practice, this event welcomes individuals of all experience levels, encouraging inclusivity and community.The morning will kick off with an invigorating yoga session led by Angie Tiwari. Through her expert guidance, you will delve deep into various yoga asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation practices. Angie's teaching style is known for its compassionate and informative approach, allowing you to explore your mind-body-soul connection and discover the healing power of yoga.Angie will share yogic wisdom and the benefits of incorporating these practices into your daily lives. She will provide practical tips, techniques, and insights to help you integrate mindfulness and yoga into your routine, promoting balance, stress reduction, and mental clarity.This will be followed by brunch giving you the opportunity to have meaningful conversations with like-minded individuals. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with Angie Tiwari, ask questions, and discuss ways to work with her on either yoga or Ayurveda healing. Come join us for a morning of mindful rejuvenation and to find your path to a more balanced and fulfilling life.Note: Please bring your yoga mat, comfortable clothing, and an open heart to fully immerse yourself in this experience.About One Kind ActOne Kind Act Changes Communities and lives of others globally who suffer as a result of Poverty of Health, Nutrition and Education and may have Fallen Through The Net of the larger charities. Learn More here

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OKA I NEWSLETTER I JUNE 2023

Welcome to our June 2023 NewsletterDear One Kind Act Supporters,We hope this newsletter finds you healthy and happy. It has been an exciting year so far at One Kind Act, and we are thrilled to share some updates with you.The past 6 months:Our Dare to Dream Gala Ball in March 2023 was a resounding success; raising over £300k for building not just one but two brand new state-of-the-art schools with clean toilets, smart classrooms, and clean running water for some of the most deprived, despairing young lives in India. To realise this dream, One Kind Act will work with our Charity Partner, Yuva Unstoppable who aim to transform the lives of underprivileged children by improving their learning opportunities. We invite all One Kind Act supporters to be as involved as you would like in the new schools by volunteering, visiting or supporting the children. In January 2023, supporters undertook an arduous 5-day cycle ride from Mumbai to Goa Cyclists rode up to 9 hours a day under the blazing sun and difficult terrain, raising funds for vulnerable and disadvantaged children and families around the world. Our Ladies Night in April 2023 was a sold-out success, raising money to help the homeless here in the UK and feeding families who are often going hungry as they struggle with the cost of living. The evening was filled with music, live singing, dancing, shopping at several stalls, with generous raffle prizes.Upcoming events:We are excited to announce our forthcoming events.On 18 July 2023 our sponsor partners Prideview Group will host their annual competitive cricket tournament where exceptional talent will compete for the famous Prideview trophy, as well as there being an Ex-Cricket Pros Exhibition match.This is a family day out with food, drinks, play areas and much more to keep all ages entertained as the cricket matches are played.Tickets are on sale to come and spectate. Buy HERE.Lookout for our annual garden party in August, which is a highlight of the One Kind Act calendar. Tickets are on sale, and it promises to be a day of abundant food, unlimited drinks, music, mingling, and enjoying a perfect summer day. Buy HERE. Recognition:We are thrilled to announce our new patron, the famous best-selling author, producer and diplomat Amish Tripathi. His support has greatly enhancedour credibility and reputation. This year, One Kind Act has been recognised as a charity of integrity and effectiveness by the Asian Achievers Award, and as such, we have been selected as their 2023 charity partner. Money raised at their glittering event in September recognising outstanding contributions of the Asian diaspora in UK will go to good causes through us. We continue to forge partnerships with outstanding charities like Yuva to facilitate our work.In conclusion: Life often has a way of being unpredictable and throwing up challenges when we least expect them and it is important to have our financial affairs in order and awill in place. Leaving some money to a charity like One Kind Act ensures it goes to helping the unfortunate instead of to the taxman. Additionally you will make a lasting difference, leaving a footprint of goodness behind.If you have the desire to leave the world a better place, consider legacy giving through One Kind Act and you can specify what you would like the money to go towards.Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.Best regards,OneKind Act

OKA | NEWSLETTER | OCT 2021

Welcome to our October 2021 NewsletterThe last year has been an extraordinary one for the world with so many people desperately needing our help. And we have stepped up. In doing so we have crossed the £1 million milestone of money deployed to the deprived, changing thousands of lives around the globe.There have been several appeals and fundraisers as we kept up with the need of the hour during a tumultuous year.Aleem, a generous, warm, wonderful affiliate of OKA, husband of associate Reeta, tragically succumbed to Covid too young. An appeal in his memory raised almost £30,000 to educate children in India – a testament to how much he was loved and respected. His spirit lives on though dozens of children given hope and opportunity where they had none. We miss him.Young couple, Karun and Aditi ran a staggering 100km to raise money to tackle food poverty in UK at a time when so many were struggling to put food on their families’ table.OKA associate Reeta bravely ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon with Arti Andrade, Rupal Patel, Rajan, Raj, Satta, Taz, Poonam Sethi and Elliot Lyons, whose impressive joint fundraising went towards an incentives-driven project in India to vaccinate rural communities who face vaccine hesitancy.Additional appeals were made to feed the poor through London Community Kitchen, to send help to India during their terrible Covid wave and to support Afghan refugees.Alisha Malhotra set up the Bright Start Scholarship Programme, which has surpassed all expectations. So far 59 intelligent, hard- working students from poor backgrounds in India have been identified and will be educated from age 15 through college until they get a job. These are children of rickshaw drivers, daily wage labourers, street cleaners – those on the lowest rung of income and society who cannot afford school fees. For just £1500, a child is lifted out of the circle of lack of education and poverty and given the opportunity to pull up their families and their communities. The impact of this programme simply cannot be underestimated.Fun Times 🎉The annual OKA garden party returned with a bang after a Covid break. Tickets sold out almost immediately. Post lockdown euphoria was infectious and in abundance. Guests could not get enough of dancing, mingling, drinking and eating on the sprawling lawns under a summer sky until darkness set in. The generosity surpassed previous years with almost £65,000 raised.We are proud of our figures 💰Almost £415,000 was given out this year to wide and varied Causes.We’ve helped…Build and transform run-down schools in India and Africa by providing:Upgraded toilet facilitiesSmart technology in classroomsClean drinking water through rainwater harvestingProvide dialysis treatment to the poor in IndiaContinue support running costs at the Rehab centre for underprivileged victims of brain injury In IndiaRoll-out vaccinations in rural IndiaProcure Cooking Stations for use by children and adults as part of a school Good Nutrition Educational ProgrammeFurnish a garden for vulnerable teens in SloughEducate and nourish the young here in the UK and in rural IndiaSupport and fed the village elderly in IndiaFeed those struggling through the pandemic in UKOur due diligence remains rigorous and meticulous so that every £ brings maximum impact possible. As such we have been able to support so many projects, communities and individuals with your donations.New Liaisons 😀As our work expands, we looked to deepen associations with 2 new charity partners to ensure greater efficiency on certain projects.We raised money for the Covid crisis in India and with The British Asian Trust bought and delivered much-needed Oxygen concentrators as well as supported families of those who had lost their main breadwinner.Yuva International, an incredible charity recognised by the government of India for its effective, practical solutions to poverty are working with us on many fronts including the Bright Start Scholarship Programme, transforming government schools and making vaccines more accessible in rural areas.New Sponsor Partners 🤝On the fundraising front, we have been in a mutual courtship with very different but dynamic companies, which resulted in them becoming our sponsor partners. They were impressed with our integrity, effectiveness and impact. We loved their intention to improve the world, their generosity and their values.The Prideview Group, a successful, fast-growing property investment consultancy has raised over £100,000 to date for us which has made a worthy impact in the realms of UK food poverty and in education and life-saving medical support to poor children abroad. We look forward to a partnership that grows every year.Calcot Services for Children, an initiative providing care and education to vulnerable youngsters have been recognised and awarded by Ofsted, families and external agencies for their powerful impact on the young. They have raised money for various projects of ours that provide Covid support and improved education and nutrition to children that span Sri Lanka, India, Africa and UK. We are deeply grateful to have them as our partners.Pyramid Pharmacy, a successful, family-run group of retail pharmacies owned by the Bhogal family were our earliest sponsors and have formally gone into a partnership with us. As a family, they host our annual flagship event, the OKA Garden Party, which has facilitated fundraising of just under £130,000 to date for One Kind Act. This has enabled building houses in Sierra Leone, feeding the homeless in the UK to sheltering, educating and providing hygiene and clean drinking water to poor children in India and Africa. We are delighted to have their continued commitment through our new partnership.We are honoured and thrilled to announce our newest sponsor partner, The Brinda Jaykant Shah Foundation. Having arrived penniless from East Africa, the family found success and wealth through their hard work, intelligence and integrity. The nobility and generosity of their ethos meant they always strived to pull others up with them, donating generously to varied causes through the years. Their support for One Kind Act will facilitate the building of a new school in their ancestral village of Mokshi, Gujurat and new constructions at a school in Marurani, Tanzania where they grew up. They aim to leave a legacy of hope, joy, opportunity and betterment to mankind. We feel privileged to be part of their humanitarianism.Become a Sponsor Partner 👍If you would like your company to generate a positive social impact and give your business the edge over competitors, consider becoming a Sponsor or a Sponsor Partner. We will market you on our website and social media channels, acknowledge publicly your support at large events, give you priority access to big events and exclusive networking dinners.As a Sponsor Partner, we will additionally give you a fundraising platform, full logistical support at your fundraisers, comprehensive advice on projects to guide you on where money can be deployed in accordance with your values.Let’s get together!For any other information on what One Kind Act do, please visit our website http://www.onekindact.org. If you like what you see, please DONATE.We offer our sincere thanks for your continued support. ❣️Kind RegardsOne Kind Act Team

OKA | NEWSLETTER | JAN 2021

Reflecting on 2020 2020 proved to be a year never to be forgotten! It was a year of pain, of hardship and of untold grief for so many. For others, it was a time for reflection and introspection, time to reset certain life patterns and most importantly of all, a time which displayed humanity at its best, that of the selfless show of kindness we felt for one another. It is this very sense of community kindness that has made 2020 one to remember for One Kind Act. The resounding success of our Child of Mine Ball in Dec 2019, the continuing generous support of our followers through donations and fundraising efforts (especially that of the youngsters) and that of our loyal Sponsors and the invaluable bonding of new charity partnerships has meant that One Kind Act have achieved more than we could have hoped for in such a difficult year. It has meant that the TOTAL FUNDS RAISED IN 2020 WAS JUST UNDER £145K. You will see we have been able to continue to reach out to worthy Causes in India & Africa, comprising £150K of our grants. The remaining £100K of grants has been in our response to the COVID crisis here in the UK. Never before have we witnessed the courage and selflessness that some local charities such as LCK, OFFL & SWAT have shown in tackling food poverty amongst the poor, vulnerable and the homeless. We SALUTE all such charities for the dedication they have shown in 2020. A Bright Start to 2021 We have hope for 2021. And this first ray of hope has been inspired by no other than Alisha Malhotra, our Chairman’s daughter. Five years ago, after suffering a stroke, Alisha had to put her teaching career on hold. The work she did empowered children to stand on their own two feet. Five years on, she’s returning to education. In partnership with One Kind Act and Yuva Unstoppable, by launching Bright Start - An Educational Scholarship Programme to help some of the brightest but most marginalised children in India. Learn more about the Bright Start Scholarship Programme here For any other information on what One Kind Act do, please visit our website www.onekindact.org. If you like what you see, please DONATE. We offer our sincere thanks for your continued support. Team One Kind Act One Kind Act is a registered charity in England and Wales (no 1160116)

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