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 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

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

Shivam is delighted to announce his forthcoming fundraising event, his Mt Kilimanjaro Climb:DetailsClimbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 6 Days via the Machame Route. Taking part to set myself a new personal challenge and push myself to get healthier and more active. Shivam 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 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

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

One Kind Act are delighted to announce their forthcoming event, Summer Garden Party 2023:Event DetailsThe clocks turned back an hour, the days are longer and brighter, which means it is time for One Kind Act to announce our most popular event, THE SUMMER GARDEN PARTY, on 19 August 2023. Held again in the beautiful, sprawling gardens of the Bhogal family’s country manor, the day will offer unlimited drinks, a three-course buffet, music, singing, dancing, games, raffles and more. The Pyramid Group of Pharmacies will sponsor the event, ensuring every penny raised including through your ticket sales will go to those less fortunate. This afternoon of sunshine, happiness, laughter, charity and friendship is consistently sold out year after year so we strongly recommend you book your tickets soon. DATE: Saturday 19 August 2023 TIME: Arrival between 2-4pm TICKET PRICE: £70 DRESS CODE: Summer Pastels Over 16s only If 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

In Loving Memory of Vijyaben Patel…….It’s with great sadness & unexpected news to announce the passing of our beloved Mum, VIJYABEN Patel on 30th July 2023. She was a loving, devoted wife, amazing mother and caring grandmother. She was always there for anyone and everyone. She was selfless, with unconditional love that she showered to all. Therefore we would kindly request that no flowers are sent. If you wish to do so, we would welcome you to donate whatever you would like to One Kind Act, who seeks to create a sustainable improvement in the lives of people suffering from Poverty of Health and Education around the world.   May our dear mummy  RIP🙏🏼🕉

One Kind Act is delighted to support The #Prideview Cricket Cup 2023 on Tuesday 18 July: DetailsPlans for The #PrideviewCricket Cup Day 2023, commercial property’s biggest cricket tournament, are well underway for Tuesday 18th July. Six teams are taking part as well a separate professional Ex-Cricket Pros Exhibition Match. Old Merchant Taylor (OMT) Boys will also play. All Spectators are welcome!Ticket Price is as follows: • Parents of OMT Boys: £25 per person• Spectators: £50 per personFood, high tea and all beverages, including alcoholic drinks, will be included in the ticket price. All funds raised on the day will go towards  • LandAid: a charity which works across the UK to help support young people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness.• Yuva Unstoppable: a charity which works around India to transform government schools with new modern sanitation facilities and smart classrooms and grants 2-year scholarships to academically bright children coming from very poor backgrounds.Please buy your OMT Parent and Spectator tickets HERE. 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