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 hereGrants Awarded to Yuva Unstoppable by One Kind Act   1. 13 FEB2023: With the kind donation of Savan Patel and topped up by OKA re gift aid, a grant of £10,000 was made for the installation of new toilets, clean drinking water and Smart classrooms at a government school in India. 2. 27 FEB 2023: With the kind donation of Your One Wish supporters, a grant of £5,000 was made for Education Sponsorships for 5 children onto the Bright Start Programme. 3. 17 APR 2023: With the kind donation of someone who wishes to remain anonymous and other OKA supporters, a grant of £25,000 was made for Education Sponsorships for 25 children onto the Bright Start Programme. 4. 17 APR 2023: With fundraising efforts by our Sponsor Partner, Firdaus Nagree (FCI), a grant of £7,000 was made for installation of new toilets and clean drinking water at a government school in India.  5. 29 MAY 2023: With the kind donation of Rajesh Passi, Narinder Kohli & Avnish Goyal, a grant of £41,000 was made for Education Sponsorship for 1 child and installation of new toilets, clean drinking water and Smart classrooms at 4 government schools in India.   6. 11 JUL 2023: With fundraising efforts by our Sponsor Partner, Firdaus Nagree (FCI), a grant of £7,000 was made for installation of new toilets and clean drinking water at a government school in India.  7. 15 AUG 2023: With the kind donation of a Supporter, a grant of £1,000 was made for Sponsorship for 1 child onto Bright Start Programme.8. 19 SEP 2023: With fundraising efforts by our Sponsor Partner at their Prideview Cricket Day and from the AAA event, a grant of £20,000 was made for Education Sponsorship for 10 children and installation of new toilets, clean drinking water and Smart classrooms at a government school in India. 9. 04 OCT 2023: With fundraising efforts by our Sponsor Partner, Pyramid Pharmacy at our Garden Party and from the AAA event, a grant of £48,000 was made for Education Sponsorship for 15 children, installation of new toilets and clean drinking water at 1 school, of Smart classrooms at 2 schools, and of both new toilets, clean drinking water and Smart classrooms at 2 schools.  10. 05 NOV 2023: With the kind donation of various Supporters and from the AAA event, a grant of £124,000 was made for Education Sponsorship for 21 children, installation of Smart classroom at 1 school, and of new toilets, clean drinking water and Smart classrooms at 10 schools. 11. 07 DEC 2023: With fundraising efforts at the AAA event, a grant of £20,000 was made for installation of new toilets, clean drinking water and Smart classrooms at 2 government schools in India. TOTAL GRANTS AWARDED TO YUVA UNSTOPPABLE FOR THE BRIGHT START PROGRAMME FOR 2023 IS £308,000

One Kind Act are delighted to announce our forthcoming Fundraiser, Give A Child A Vision:DetailsABLE, one of our noble Causes, carries out many lifesaving treatments in India to those who cannot afford them.  Their most important role is helping those with sight problems. They regularly offer lifesaving cataract surgeries that change lives - One Kind Act has to date supported over 500 such cataract surgeries. A new initiative to improve sight provision in children is their new vision. Checking approximately half a million children in the surrounding areas of where ABLE operate, they suspect that 125,000 will need spectacles. At just £4 for a pair of spectacles, One Kind Act would like to help them reach more children and change their outcomes. The cost of £4 includes ABLE going into the schools, eye examination, procuring the prescribed spectacles and returning to the schools for the fitting. ABLE suspect that from the children that are screened, 10,000 will need major operations. These interventions at a young age are vital to a child’s health and their ongoing development and of course, to the impact on their educational journey.  Thank You for your kindness and support. 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 is delighted to announce our Summer Garden Party 2024:Event DetailsAs always there will be unlimited drinks, a 3-course meal, games, raffles, music and dancing in the sunlit lawns of Mona and Raj Bhogal's country mansion.Entirely sponsored by the Pyramid Group of Pharmacies, every pound raised will serve to pull lives out of despair.  This event is consistently sold out, so it is recommended to get your tickets soon.DATE: Saturday 10 August 2024TIME: Arrival between 2-4pmTICKET PRICE: £75DRESS CODE: Summer BrightsOver 16s onlyIf you cannot attend but would like to donate, please PLEDGE ONLY on this page. Please Note:Photography - Where photos and videos have been taken at this event, we may 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.  Food allergy - Food prepared/served at this event may contain the following ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts. If you have a food allergy, please notify the server at the event.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 is delighted to support The #Prideview Cricket Cup 2024 on Thursday 11 July 2024: DetailsThe #PrideviewCricket Cup 2024 - Thursday 11 July 2024We are delighted to announce The #PrideviewCricket Cup 2024, commercial property’s biggest cricket tournament, is being held on Thursday 11th July this year. The #PrideviewCricket Cup has raised tens of thousands of pounds for charities in the UK and abroad.  The tournament will take the same format as in previous years. To find out more about The #PrideviewCricket Cup, visit www.prideviewgroup.com/cricket. Please support us in any of the following ways by contacting Katherine@prideviewgroup.com or call 0203 161 7759 to provide all necessary guest and dietary details. Once you have, please make your online donation on this page. TEAM, VIP Table of 10 and Full-page advert in Prideview Brochure (£2500 if purchased before 15 May, £3000 after 15 May): If you wish to make a Team of 6 players, followed by a sit-down meal and drinks at a table of 10 and have your full-page Company Advert in the Prideview Brochure, then please purchase the 'Team, Table & Brochure' ticket.  VIP Table of 9 (£1500 if purchased before 15 May, £2000 after 15 May): If you wish to spectate as a VIP guest, followed by a sit-down meal and drinks with an Ex-Pro, and have your full-page Company Advert in the Prideview Brochure, then please purchase the 'VIP Table & Brochure' ticket. Table of 10 (£1000 if purchased before 15 May, £1500 after 15 May): If you wish to spectate as a guest, followed by a sit-down meal and drinks, please purchase the 'Table of 10' ticket.  Full-page A5 Sponsor Advert in the Prideview Brochure (£500): If you wish to place your Company full-page A5 sized Advert in the Prideview Brochure, Please purchase the 'Full-page A5 Brochure Ad' ticket. Then please email Katherine Katherine to provide all necessary details for the Advert.Half-page A5 Sponsor Advert In the Prideview Brochure (£250): If you wish to place your Company Half-page A5 Advert in the Prideview Brochure, Please purchase the 'Half-page A5 Brochure Ad' ticket. Then please email Katherine Katherine to provide all necessary details for the Advert.Individual Table Ticket (£125):  If you wish to spectate as a guest, followed by a sit-down meal and drinks, please purchase the 'Individual Table Seat' Ticket. Spectator (£50): If you wish to spectate as a standing guest (food and drink will be provided), please purchase the 'Spectator Wristband' ticket. Please either provide the names in the Comments box or email Katherine to inform her with all spectators' names to ensure entry on the day.  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

Reeta is delighted to announce her forthcoming fundraising event, the celebration of her 50th birthday:DetailsDearest Family & Friends, This year marks my big 5 0! In place of gifts I would love to help a bright but underprivileged student from the Punjab in India reach their potential at school, university and beyond. The educational scholarships provided by the Bright Start Programme through One Kind Act are truly life changing. We are all so fortunate and I would love to be able to use this opportunity to help someone less fortunate. Please help me by donating here.Reeta xxAbout 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 2024. 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 are proud to continue with our Hunger Appeal to become our Xmas Appeal 2023:As the seasons change, we remember that Xmas is now round the corner. The festive period will be even harder than usual as families struggle to keep up with the overwhelming 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. We share photos below of the glee on chiidren's faces last year when they saw the presents!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

Vanita is delighted to announce her forthcoming fundraising event, the celebration of her 40th birthday:Details40 this year and want to honour our children who endure unnecessary food poverty in the UK today. As I'm being asked what bday gift I'd like, the only thing I want, is to give back. If you feel like donating to improving children’s lives, please pledge here. I'll try to double what is gifted 🙏🏽❤️All my love V xxx 

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