Anu is delighted to announce her forthcoming fundraising event, her celebration of her 50th birthday:DetailsHi Everyone, I’ve decided to raise money for my 50th birthday for an amazing cause. It would be lovely to able to change the lives of underprivileged gifted children in India. Please help me by donating here. Anu 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:                Post Event Update WE RAISED IN THE REGION OF £300,000 on the night of our Dare to Dream Ball held on Saturday 25 March. The final figure is not yet established as pledges are still being collected. We wanted to leave a legacy, to build a whole new school for the poorest children who often have no hope, no opportunities, not even the luxury to dream.And so, after a 3 year Covid enforced break, our biggest, brightest, glitziest event – the DARE TO DREAM GALA BALL returned.A cocktail and canapé reception, a 3 course silver service dinner, live music, dancing, singing, and the OKA joie de vivre saw over 500 guests swept up in the merriment of the evening.Inspiring speeches, powerful videos, designer raffle prizes, high-end auction offers and the kindness of OKA supporters led to almost £300,000 being raised.We were flabbergasted - That’s not just 1 but 2 whole schools we can build, and leave a legacy for thousands of needy children who can now Dare to Dream. 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

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.Grants Awarded to Yuva by One Kind Act8 February 2021: £16,200 Education Sponsorships for 9 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme3 March 2021: £19,800 Education Sponsorships for 11 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme5 April 2021: £25,200 Education Sponsorships for 14 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme10 May 2021: £16,200 Education Sponsorships for 9 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme13 June 2021: £3,600 Education Sponsorships for 2 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme6 July 2021: £3,600 Education Sponsorships for 2 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme18 August 2021: £3,600 Education Sponsorships for 2 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme14 September 2021: £3,600 Education Sponsorships for 2 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme31 October 2021: £14,400 Education Sponsorships for 8 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme14 November 2021: £12,600 Education Sponsorships for 7 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme11 December 2021: £7,200 Education Sponsorships for 4 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme7 February 2022: £9,000 Education Sponsorships for 5 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme19 April 2022: £3,600 Education Sponsorships for 2 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme12 July 2022: £5,400 Education Sponsorships for 3 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme11 November 2022: £10,800 Education Sponsorships for 6 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme10 December 2022: £19,800 Education Sponsorships for 11 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship Programme19 December 2022: £9000 Education Sponsorships for 5 children onto the Bright Start Scholarship ProgrammeAbout 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 announce our War in Ukraine Appeal.A shock wave has swept across the world at the news of Russia’s unforgivable invasion into Ukraine. A humanitarian crisis is unfolding as hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians reluctantly flee their homeland for the fear of losing their lives. Neighbouring European countries such as Poland, Romania and the UK are doing their level best to accommodate these helpless refugees; so many are just mothers and children as the fathers stay back to fight their war. Food, shelter and clothing will be the basic immediate needs. We are working with our credible charity partners, some of whom are already working on the ground, to provide emergency relief. We will distribute to them the funds raised to buy essentials as the need arises. Your donation can help provide the life-saving support needed right now and in the weeks and months to come.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