Alisha Malhotra, in conjunction with One Kind Act and YUVA Unstoppable, is delighted to announce her Bright Start Scholarship Programme:'Five years ago, after suffering a stroke, I had to put my teaching career on hold. The work I did empowered children to stand on their own two feet. Five years on, I'm returning to education. In partnership with One Kind Act and Yuva Unstoppable, I'm launching Bright Start - An Educational Scholarship Programme to help some of the brightest but most marginalised children in India. Our 6-year programme of education, mentoring and support will help children from 15 years old, through to university and then their first job. This life-changing opportunity will not only help our little heroes but will provide a sustainable solution to helping their own communities in the long term. More than donating money, we are offering you an opportunity to adopt a child for six years. You can get to know them personally, help them grow and inspire them to dream……and together, we can build India's future leaders.' Alisha Malhotra The Cycle of PovertyThe 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. The Solution? Alisha Malhotra Bright Start Scholarrship ProgrammeBright Start The Bright Start Scholarship Programme provides 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). With your support of £1,500 (equivalent to only £250 per year) and a top up grant of up to £500 from One Kind Act and Yuva Unstoppable, we will be able to provide a child from 15 years old with 6 years of education, mentoring and support through university to their first job.Your donation will not be handed over to the beneficiary but will be handled by YUVA over the 6 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.How to Donate Sponsor a Child£1500 from your group of family or friends to sponsor a child for 6 years of further educationSelect Sponsor a Child aboveGeneral SupportAny smaller amount to help support ancillary costs of improving upon their educational experience.  Select General Support £20+ above. You can pledge more once you've selected this optionAbout YuvaPlease 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

Event DetailsOne Kind Act are delighted to announce their forthcoming event, LCK APPEAL:London’s Community Kitchen (LCK)  has a Zero Hunger Zero Waste message. They continue through the pandemic to support hubs in Brent, Harrow, and surrounding boroughs by providing food to the most vulnerable in the community.They have been inundated with requests from the community for fruit and vegetables as well as basic staple food products like lentils, flour pasta, sugar, teabags, rice etc. One Kind Act will use the donations made here to purchase any items that are needed by LCK on a monthly basis, to ensure they can continue their vital work.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 their forthcoming event, Summer Garden Party 2021:It has been a testing year and we are delighted to announce a bright ray of sunshine this summer.   The One Kind Act Garden Party is back on Saturday 21 August 2021, held in the large, beautifully landscaped grounds of a country home in Fulmer, Buckinghamshire. There will be a generous three course buffet, unlimited drinks all day, a live singer and a DJ.  This afternoon of relaxed fun will also include a raffle, an auction and lots of games like a golf putting competition with prizes.   To make this a Covid-safe event, we ask that guests should present a recent negative test result, as can be shown on their NHS Covid-19 app. We will also be conducting lateral flow tests on the day, for a small donation if they wish, which will give results in minutes. We will adhere to all government guidelines as presented at the time of the event.The full value of all ticket sales from the event will go towards selected causes.  Refunds will be offered if the event has to be cancelled due to government restrictions. We will be complying with government guidelines, so tickets are more limited this year and we urge you to book quickly.The Garden Party is one of our most popular events and we look forward to offering you a safe but wonderful day again.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 another new runner for our forthcoming event – LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON (LLHM 2021) - to be held on Sunday 1 August 2021. The LLHM usually celebrates London’s grand iconic landmarks, its quirky and hidden history and gems. However, following the global Covid-19 pandemic, LLHM 2021 will be re-themed to celebrate the grand, quirky and hidden landmark moments of 2020, shining a light on how we have come together as a nation during this unprecedented time. One Kind Act are proud to announce the first of our runners who have signed up and wish to raise funds which can be used to help the destitute here in the UK and all around the world.Here is what Elliott Lyons has to say..........'It’s been a crazy 15 months for everyone, and I consider myself one of the lucky ones! I am still in employment, I am fortunate not to have suffered from COVID issues, my family are happy and healthy. But this isn’t the case for many others both here in the UK and overseas. So I wanted to pay it forward and support where I can. Therefore, I am running two half marathons (London Landmarks and Royal Parks) between now and the end of the year to raise money for One Kind Act. A fantastic charity that raises money to support those smaller charitable organisations that are often overlooked.One Kind Act became even closer to my heart when I lost my oldest and best friend to COVID related illness earlier this year. Aleem was an avid supporter and contributor to One Kind Act and, more than anything, I wanted to do these half marathons in his memory and support the charity that was so close to his heart.So I am reaching out to everyone to support by sponsoring me and helping me raise a significant amount that can support others who are less fortunate but also in memory of my friend, Aleem.Please support me by clicking the link below and donating what you can - every penny counts, and I can assure you your money will be put to good use.Thank you!'This charity run is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. Well-thought out, flexible and responsive measures will be in place to ensure that LLHM 2021 will be a Covid-secure event, where the safety of the LLHM community comes first. 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 our new runner for our forthcoming event – LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON (LLHM 2021) - to be held on Sunday 1 August 2021. The LLHM usually celebrates London’s grand iconic landmarks, its quirky and hidden history and gems. However, following the global Covid-19 pandemic, LLHM 2021 will be re-themed to celebrate the grand, quirky and hidden landmark moments of 2020, shining a light on how we have come together as a nation during this unprecedented time. One Kind Act are proud to announce the first of our runners who have signed up and wish to raise funds which can be used to help the destitute here in the UK and all around the world.Here is what Punam Sethi has to say..........'As some of you may know, I have already completed a couple of half marathons in my younger days so now as a 50-year old, this is going to be a whole new challenge for me! I have chosen to run on behalf of One kind Act, a charity that seeks to improve the lives of people that are suffering from poverty of health & education around the world. Each of your donation will go towards supporting those communities that are affected daily however even more so for what has been a very challenging year with the impact of the global pandemic. Any donation will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your support'.This charity run is a closed road, central London run and is the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster. Well-thought out, flexible and responsive measures will be in place to ensure that LLHM 2021 will be a Covid-secure event, where the safety of the LLHM community comes first. 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 their India Covid Appeal:         Update - Grant Provided by One Kind Act   26 May 2021:As the situation in India worsens, we have ensured to work quickly to get the help where it is needed. With this in mind, we have deployed out of the funds raised to date the following grants: £17,500 to the British Asian Trust£2,500 to Yuva Unstoppable These grants are towards buying, despatching, and distributing essential oxygen concentrators in hospitals, health centres and in the community.DetailsSo very tragically, the unforgiving Covid-19 has created a Tsunami in India, now infected over 23m and killed over 1/4 million people to date. India is not able to cope with the sheer enormity of the problem as they face basic medical and oxygen shortages. One Kind Act feel an overwhelming sense of compassion to help in any way we can. We have worked very hard to connect up with a number of charities here in the UK, already poised to work on the ground in India to meet this crisis. So please support us with our INDIA COVID APPEAL for funds to support this crisis. The current dire need is for oxygen cylinders and concentrators in hospitals. The charities we are working with will guarantee that all procurement of such equipment will reach the end point at hospitals, where it is so desperately required. PLEASE DONATE HERE TO HELP FUND OXYGEN CYLINDERS & CONCENTRATORS AT PRESENT. For your reference, the cost of India-compatible Oxygen Cylinders start from £40 and Oxygen Concentrators start from £300. Your donation will be entirely used towards the purchase of the equipment, and not for any freight and distribution costs.PLEASE NOTE: Going forward and in the aftermath of this Covid Tsunami, the needs may evolve and the use of funds will change accordingly.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

Karun & Aditi are delighted to announce their forthcoming event, Run 100k for LCK:Karun & Aditi have embarked upon a challenging 100 kilometre run over the month of March! They are both doing this to raise money for London Community Kitchen (LCK), a Harrow-based charity, who have been incredibly busy providing food to the local community impacted by growing food poverty. By running for this cause, they hope to raise some much-needed funds that can go directly to addressing any food/supply shortages at LCK.Karun Soni & Aditi BeriAbout 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

In Memory of Aleem…….Thank you for visiting Aleem Hosein’s One Kind Act Page.We are extremely saddened by his passing but as he will have wanted, we will celebrate his life and find positives, even at the most difficult of times.As many of you will know, Aleem was extremely passionate about One Kind Act and so we ask that for anyone planning to send flowers or gifts to the family, please do not but instead donate on this page.All raised funds will go towards sponsoring high-achieving children in India coming from poor families onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme in order to gain a professional career and break them out of their poverty cycle. We know that this would make Aleem happy.Thank you for your love and support.Reeta, Zane & KyzenAbout 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 the launch of their Christmas Appeal 2020 with immediate effect: Year-on-year, we at One Kind Act see financially burdened families and the homeless suffer hugely with the realities of food poverty. The Covid-19 pandemic has brought further misery to thousands more adults and children. As Christmas approaches, this hardship will be more acute. One Kind Act are looking to support various Causes, including LCK, OFFL & SWAT, that do amazing work to help make the festive season more bearable. Ensuring that there is some joy this festive period for some of the most deprived in our local community is our aim.... Firstly, we would like to continue to be able to buy small gifts for children. This, in the past, has given a great deal of pleasure to the communities’ children. Secondly, it would be lovely to be able to deliver Christmas food bags to enable vulnerable families to have additional festive foods in addition to their normal food bags.Finally, we would like to continue with our Christmas bag deliveries to the homeless. These bags contain gloves, blankets, thermals etc as well as Christmas treats to make the season more bearable… whilst they continue to try to survive on the streets of London through the harsh weather conditions of winter. Please support us to help these Causes. Please pledge here, as follows: £10 to buy a child a Christmas present £10 to buy & deliver a bag of festive foods to vulnerable families £20 to buy and deliver all the winter necessities to the homeless. Thank you for reading this and we hope you will be able to help us help others who have hit hard times, particularly as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. 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