Alisha Malhotra, in conjunction with One Kind Act and YUVA Unstoppable, is delighted to be able to continue with her Bright Start Program with Improved Lavatories, Handwashing  Facilities, Smart Classrooms and Scholarships'Seven years ago, after suffering a stroke in my mid-twenties, I had to put my teaching career on hold. The work I use to do empowered children to stand on their own two feet. More recently, I returned to education. In partnership with One Kind Act and Yuva Unstoppable, I launched Bright Start - An Educational Scholarship Programme to help some of the brightest but most marginalised children in India. This programme of education, mentoring and support has helped children from 15 years old, through to university and then their first job. It has given them an opportunity they never dreamt possible, that is to pursue academic aspirations and break out of the poverty cycle they find themselves in. I have now enhanced this Programme to allow you to also consider other aspects of the learning experience for so many poor children of India.' Alisha MalhotraBRIGHT START In partnership with Yuva Unstoppable, One Kind Act see various aspects of helping children to gain a Bright Start in their personal journey in Education. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR 2 YEARSDONATION AMOUNT - £1,000The 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?This Bright Start Scholarship Programme will provide access to further education to the smartest children in India's most economically challenged families; children who are carefully selected by YUVA Unstoppable via a rigorous selection process that takes into consideration their academic ability and their social economic background (family income less £3,000 per annum). The 2-year scholarship will support the meritorious but needy students who have got 90% or above at 10th Grade (age 14) to study further in 11th and 12th Grades (age 15-16) at a good govt or semi-govt school 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 in a reputed College. These two years are deemed to be the most crucial to facilitate progression into college and therefore, is recognised as needing the greatest support. Additionally, the expense for coaching for the entrance examinations required for medical & engineering students are quite high and such students are unable to afford these expenses. Further monetary support is required to prevent drop-out of students from 10th to 11th Grade. Empowering students at this stage is seen to have a vast impact on the overall socio-economic development of each state and ultimately, the entire country. With a holistic and well-rounded model of providing scholarships, mentorship and personal/career development through regular feedback and school reporting during these two years, these students will be able to progress onto their chosen careers with greater certainty and ultimately, give back to their own communities as they establish their careers. 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. Your donation will not be handed over to the beneficiary but will be handled by YUVA over the 2 years to pay for all educational expenses of admission to college, tuition fees, stationery, textbooks, college projects and field trips. And whilst your donation will be directly supporting the full educational needs of the child, our partnership will ensure that the families get any financial support they require to see through their child’s education. 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.Education is a human right and a public responsibility. Please help us to help to change the trajectory of the lives of talented children, to invest in a more sustainable future for them and to help them give back to their community in a way that simply was not possible before. SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION PROJECTOne Kind Act has partnered with Yuva Unstoppable for their core program of Renovation & Refurbishment of existing Government Schools in India. 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 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.YUVA Unstoppable has a Vision to transform 10,000 schools in India through the intervention of new & improved sanitation facilities for all and through the medium of providing digital education for children. So far, Yuva Unstoppable has already transformed 3000 schools reaching over 6 million beneficiaries spread across 14 states of India via better toilets & sanitation facilities, improved drinking water areas, scholarships, smart classrooms, value-based trainings, behaviour change sessions etc. The aim is to overall enhance and improve the ambience of the school and make schools a better learning space. SMART CLASSROOMS IN 1 SCHOOLDONATION AMOUNT - £3,000Yuva 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 studentsProvide 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.Based on an LSE case study model, Yuva have 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 & WASHING FACILITIES) IN 1 SCHOOLDONATION AMOUNT - £7,000Yuva 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, Yuva completely transform the drinking water and dish washing areas of a school and newly install a toilet block of 6WCs for girls and a toilet block of 12 urinals for boys for every 300 pupils. They also undertake all necessary painting/colour work associated with this project.  Maintenance visits and BCC sessions take place at regular intervals. Upon completion of the project, the Donor is provided complete reporting and a utilization certificate for the donation made.SMART CLASSROOMS & CLEAN SANITATION IN 1 SCHOOLDONATION AMOUNT - £10,000Yuva enter a needy government school and provide all of the above 2 categories as well as the following:  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.  The entire scope of all above project work (identification of school, requisite permissions, background testing, final design and layout, school administration support, supervision of work-in-progress, hand-over and impact assessment) is all done by Yuva Unstoppable. About YUVA Unstoppable Please note that YUVA Unstoppable is a non-profit in India which has benefited over 1800 schools and 800,000 underprivileged children across 41 cities of India. They work with 100 top corporate companies (HDFC Bank, 3M, IBM, Google, SGS, Korn Ferry, Vedanta, Disney, Hexaware, Nomura Bank, HT Parekh Foundation, CAF, UNICEF, UnitedWay and many others) to transform government schools (better toilets, improved drinking water, scholarships, digital literacy, value-based training, etc.). KPMG audits financials and Deloitte reviews processes.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

One Kind Act are proud to announce our Hunger Appeal 2023:While many go back in the New Year into their normal lives, for many their normality is one that means essentials are now unaffordable and they will rely heavily on the services of charities, food hubs and food banks. One Kind Act reach out to help by supporting three UK Food Poverty charities:• NishkamSWAT• London’s Community Kitchen• Organising Food For LondonEvery year, we launch a new Hunger Appeal for anyone wishing to donate any amount - no amount is too small. Every penny of these donations will reach our food charities and help a needy family.  It is these small kind acts that grow and ensure we help those who are feeling the cost-of-living crisis in every way.   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

One Kind Act announce our Turkey and Syria Earthquake Disaster Appeal.This week, a devastating earthquake hit parts of Turkey and Syria, and the stories we have witnessed in the news in the last few days have been very distressing.  Our team at One kind Act would like to extend our support and send our deepest sympathies to everyone affected.  We cannot even begin to imagine what they all must be experiencing through the shock, the uncertainty, the freezing cold and the lack of all basic essentials.Wanting to help the relief effort immediately, we have pledged £5,000 to go towards essential items that Your One Wish, one of our Causes who are busy coordinating to reach the affected areas as speedily as possible. They are sourcing the most needed essential items like blankets, coats, boots , baby foods etc and setting up delivery chains to send these supplies urgently to the most vulnerable.  Please PLEASE DONATE HERE what you can. We will of course continue to help Your One Wish in any way we can as their needs change in the wake of this terrible disaster.Thank you 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

One Kind Act are delighted to announce the return of our flagship fundraiser, DARE TO DREAM Gala Ball:                Event Details.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }I was the child who had no dreams, but now..........I dream of being a doctor - Shyam, 9, son of a rickshaw driverI dream of being a famous singer - Anjali, 7, a rag pickerI dream of being a teacher - Meera, 10, daughter of a labourerI dream of buying a home - Ahmed, 11, a street childI dream of education and freedom - Ranju, 10, daughter of a sex workerJoin us in being the ray of hope that allows the poorest, most vulnerable children to DARE TO DREAM by attending a  spectacular, magical evening of high glamour, drinks, fine food, incredible prizes, lively music, dancing and fun.It has been a dream of One Kind Act to build a school specifically for the children of financially and socially disadvantaged classes in India which offers them the latest technology, a child friendly, interactive, motivating environment with proper toilets and washing facilities to the highest  level of cleanliness. YUVA UnstoppableTo realise our dream, One Kind Act will work with our Charity Partner, Yuva Unstoppable. Yuva Unstoppable is based in India whose vision is to transform the lives of underprivileged children and improve their learning opportunities by upgrading the basic amenities and providing digital classrooms at schools as well as facilitating Scholarship programmes for highly academic youth who otherwise cannot extract themselves out of the poverty cycle. Money raised on the night will go towards building this state of the art school with Yuva Unstoppable, educating up to 700 of the poorest and most vulnerable children, enabling them to gain wings to their dreams! For further details on Yuva Unstoppable, please visit our Charity Partner page on website www.onekindact.org/charity_partner/yuva-unstoppableTICKET PURCHASE:The Gala Ball is One Kind Act's biggest night out which has quickly earned the reputation of a "must attend" event so please book quickly before we are sold out. Bring along your partners, friends, colleagues and business associates.You are invited to purchase tables of 12 or 10 for either Premium or Standard tickets. The Premium tables will be in a prime location, and will include 2 chilled bottles of champagne.Premium Tables: £1800/£1500 for a table of 12/10 (equivalent to £150 per person). Please note only 16 Premium tables are availableStandard Tables: £1440/£1200 for a table of 12/10 (equivalent to £120 per person). TABLE LOCATION WILL BE GIVEN ON A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVE BASIS. Please appreciate that as this is a Charity Ball, there will be no refunds once purchase has been made. OTHER DETAILS:DRESS CODE: 'Dare to be Glam' / Lounge SuitsFOOD ALLERGIES: Any enquiries regarding ticket purchase or food allergies, please contact Shamit Malhotra on shamit.malhotra@outlook.com or Annu Shah on annu.shah1@sky.com.PLEASE NOTE: Please Be Prompt as all Starters will only be served during Reception Drinks from 6.00pm.Where photos and videos have been taken at our fundraising events, we will use these for marketing purposes on our website and on social media. Please contact us on info@onekindact.org if you do not want your photo/video used. MAJOR SPONSORS OF BALLWe thank the following major Sponsors for displaying their enormous generosity in supporting the Ball. We are truly grateful to them for helping to bring our dream and the dream of hundreds of children into reality.                          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

One Kind Act & Your One Wish are delighted to announce their forthcoming event, Mumbai to Goa Cycling Tour - January 2023.               Event DetailsOne Kind Act is very excited to announce our forthcoming fundraiser, Mumbai to Goa Cycle Tour January 2023. It will be a joint escapade with Your One Wish to raise funds for their continued work in supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged children and families around the world.All interested participants are encouraged to read all of the details below. Should you be interested in participating, please contact mona@onekindact.orgFUNDRAISINGAll participants will: 1. Raise funds through a dedicated page on this website that will be personalised to you and one that you and One Kind Act will market and share on all social media channels. 2. Be expected to raise a minimum of £5000, of which £1500 will cover the cost of their place on the tour (see below for further details). Please note that the cost of the return international flight UK-Mumbai-UK          is not included. The remaining £3500 raised (or above) will be designated to the charity. PLANNED ITINERARYJanuary 12th - Depart homeJanuary 13th - Arrival in MumbaiJanuary 14th - Drive to Dapoli. 5-6 hours. Orientation ride for 1 hourJanuary 15th - Cycling Day 1 - 50 km - 4-5 hrsJanuary 16th - Cycling Day 2 - 60 Km - 5 hrsJanuary 17th - Cycling Day 3 - 85 Km - 7-8 hrsJanuary 18th - Cycling Day 4 - 100 Km - 8-9 hrsJanuary 19th - Cycling Day 5. Finish the ride in Goa - 82 Km / 7-8 hrsJanuary 20th - Recreational day in GoaJanuary 21st - Transfer to Goa airport for flight to Mumbai. Depart MumbaiJanuary 22nd - Arrive UKNB. Distances are for guidance only - final mileage depends on location of accommodation.ACCOMMODATIONCity         Hotel Name                             Star Category No of NightsMumbai        Fariyas Hotel, Colaba or                                 Country Inn Suites by Radisson, Navi Mumbai     4 Standard                     1Dapoli               The Fern or similar                          4 Standard                   1 Konkan Coast TBA                                 3 Standard               1                            Ganpatipule Abhishek Resort or                             Green leaf Resort                          3 Standard                     1                            Ambolgad Samindra Beach Resort                   3 Standard               1                            Malvan Avisa Nila Beach Resort or Similar            3 Standard               1Goa          Radisson, Candolium or                             Whispering Palms, Candolium                          4+ Standard                 1Accommodation will be twin-sharing except at one location where it will be triple-sharing. COST OF £1500 FOR A PLACE ON THE TOURThe cost of £1500 will include: • Buffet Breakfast and Dinner at all locations• Refreshments + Picnic lunch + Drinking Water during cycling including fresh• fruit/water/juice/bars etc.• Support Vehicle / Vehicle for clients / Luggage vans for cycles / Services of Cycles• All Transfers and sightseeing by private coach• All applicable hotel taxes and GST• Mountain Bike rental - one bike per person + spare bikes.• Accompanying bike mechanics with basic tools and enough spares.• Goa to Mumbai one way airfare economy class.• Two Local cycling guides - Service of accompanying experienced English speaking cycling• guides• Medical assistant - services of a qualified medical assistant during all cycling days.• Western Leader/ Tour Guide / Tour Manager - services of an experienced western leader for• the entire tripEXCLUSIONS• International flights• Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, mini-bar charges, table drinks, tips etc.• Any expenses caused by reasons beyond Pedal Nation’s control such as roadblocks, weather• conditions, natural calamities, accidents, medical evacuation, flight delays/ cancellations etc.• Camera / Video Camera charges at monuments.• Any other services not mentioned above or agreed upon.• Any visas, Insurance and repatriation cover.Optional Extras:• Single Room Supplement (excluding Ambolgad) - £398PAYMENTS• A £500 non-refundable deposit per person at the time of booking• Balance on Invoice 12 weeks before the departureCANCELLATION• Cancelled before 61 working days – loss of deposit• Cancelled 60 – 29 working days before –50 % of the tour cost• Cancelled 28 – 8 working days before – 75 of the tour cost• Cancelled 7 – 0 days or no show – 100% of the tour costThis is one of our most exciting fundraising events yet….an opportunity not to be missed by ardent bikers who have scaled up their cycling skills over the Covid period and are now raring to seek new challenges on the colourful coastal roads of India from Mumbai to Goa!SIGN UP NOW!!!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. 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One Kind Act are proud present the first of our bikers, Rajan, Raj, Satta and Taz from Your One Wish, taking part in our forthcoming event – MUMBAI-GOA BIKE RIDE, JANUARY 2023.  All details can be found on the Page on Intro to Mumbai-Goa Cycling Tour, January 2023 that can be found on this website. The Your One Wish Team are delighted to be hosting and participating in the Mumbai to Goa Bike Ride on behalf of One Kind Act. This is what they have to say......"Following an amazing half marathon completed in 2021 hosted by One Kind Act, Satta, Taz, Raj and Rajan from Your One Wish can’t wait to get started on this once in a lifetime journey across India. We all share the values and ethics of One Kind Act and will be ensuring every penny of your donation will go towards helping improve the lives of people experiencing difficulties and hardship. Anyone who wishes to help us to help these unfortunate people, PLEASE DONATE HERE as your act of kindness.Thank you."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

One Kind Act are proud present the next of our many bikers, Kaushik Shah, taking part in our forthcoming event – MUMBAI-GOA BIKE RIDE, JANUARY 2023.  All details can be found on the Page on Intro to Mumbai-Goa Cycling Tour, January 2023 that can be found on this website. Kaushik Shah is delighted to be participating in the Mumbai to Goa Bike Ride on behalf of One Kind Act. This is what he has to say......"Support me on my Mumbai to Goa Cycling Challenge in January 2023 – on behalf of the amazing charitable work of One Kind Act to help accelerate the educational life chances of children so that they can prosper and create a more prosperous futureI have been part of a group of like-minded friends who bike ride regularly over the past fifteen years and undertake cycling challenges in support of good causes. In January 2023, I will be riding with a new group of friends on a journey of over 350 km from Mumbai to Goa over 5 days to help raise much needed funds to assist those less fortunate. We all know the benefits of cycling in terms of general health, the environment and mental well-being. For others, whether living in poorer communities in India or Africa, the provision of much needed education facilities and education tools, is a lifeline – whether it is because it involves a long walk or a hard cycle ride to get to school.The charities that One Kind Act support provide valuable educational opportunities in these disadvantaged communities and help children find their own road to a brighter life.Please support me in raising at least £5,000 for my challenge ride from Mumbai to Goa. One Kind Act will ensure that every £ of your donation goes to the end cause. Believe in the Power to the Pedal and help pave a better road for some children. Thank You - Kaushik"

One Kind Act are proud present the next of our many bikers, Mona Bhogal, taking part in our forthcoming event – MUMBAI-GOA BIKE RIDE, JANUARY 2023.  All details can be found on the Page on Intro to Mumbai-Goa Cycling Tour, January 2023 that can be found on this website. Mona Bhogal is delighted to be hosting and participating in the Mumbai to Goa Bike Ride on behalf of One Kind Act. This is what she has to say......"Turning 50 this year made me want to do something to mark this milestone! I have been training really hard to reach my goal that I set at the beginning of the year, but wanted more, something completely out of my comfort zone. Mumbai to Goa bike ride approx 500km over 5 days….could I do it? I hadn’t ridden a bike for over 30 years, but encouraged by fellow cyclists who were up for the challenge I agreed to take part! It’s not going to be easy but knowing each mile I ride is helping children in India get an education in a clean and safe environment with interactive technology is enough of a reason to push myself to carry on. I hope you will support me on this challenge and be a part of my journey."

One Kind Act are proud to announce our Xmas Appeal 2022:As the seasons change, we remember that Xmas is now round the corner. The festive period will be harder than usual as families struggle to keep up with the cost-of-living crisis. We have always tried to make a difference each year and whether it is feeding the homeless with NishkamSWAT or providing warm clothing to the charity OFFL for the most vulnerable or buying the neediest children Xmas presents or cooking festive foods with children of vulnerable families at London’s Community Kitchen. All this relies on support from our donors wanting to make a difference. We can’t do it without you. Let’s include another child or family on our Xmas lists this year.   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