Author: Lucinda Magraw

by Rajee Bhattachryya – OSCAR Foundation Trustee Some memories never fade. I was around six years, when I accompanied my mother to a local scrap paper shop near our home. Amongst the rustle of newspapers and weighing scales stood a boy, my age, solving complex decimal multiplication with a speed and precision that could make […]

Congratulations! You’ve just taken your first bold step toward conquering the Himalayas, not just for the adventure, but to create real impact for the OSCAR Foundation. Purpose meets passion right here. Save the dates: 4th – 11th November 2025 STEP TWO is to read about the Sandakphu- Palut trek, expertly guided by Indiahikes, be sure to watch their trek […]

by Priti Rathod, Cranfield University Six months in the UK, and I still can’t believe how much I’ve adapted. I miss my family, friends and home in India every day, but I’ve learned to embrace change. Life back home was chaotic and full of engagement, here I push myself to stay involved, fight loneliness and […]

Through OSCAR’s Enabling Change project, we have taken another significant step forward to breaking barriers for children with hearing impairments. Recently OSCAR has provided a further eight children from low-income communities with hearing aids, allowing them to experience sound, some for the very first time. For these children, hearing has always been a challenge, making […]

by Kumar Rathod, Lakshya FA Manager Leading groups of UK students visiting OSCAR through the UK Government #TuringScheme was an exciting challenge. Lucinda Ma’am and I spent weeks perfecting a two-week schedule while also integrating four UK gap year volunteers. After eight revisions, we finally balanced everyone’s needs! The Volenti (18 students, 4 staff), arrived […]

Learning from each other.

By Samaya Shah At the International Young Leaders Council (IYLC), we believe in the transformative power of youth leadership. Founded on the principles of innovation and global connection, IYLC unites young activists from diverse backgrounds to drive meaningful change. Through initiatives like creative fundraising campaigns, peer education programs, and international collaboration, we are shaping a […]

I want to tell you about my big journey to the Sahara Desert in Morocco. I never thought someone like me, from a small village in rural Karnataka, could go so far and see such things. This trip gave me so much happiness, not only to me but also to my family and friends. It […]