Destiny, a dream, resolve and lives changed. Posted on May 2025May 2025 by 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 […] Continue Reading
Test Your Edge. Build Your Grit. Change the World. Posted on May 2025May 2025 by Lucinda Magraw 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 […] Continue Reading
Life in a tiny house shared with 25 family members. Posted on April 2025April 2025 by Lucinda Magraw Saif shares his inspiring OSCAR journey, discovering football, travelling abroad, making a special friend in the UK, becoming an OSCAR Young Leader and starting a new business. Continue Reading
Learning, growing, reflecting. My first six months in the UK. Posted on April 2025April 2025 by Lucinda Magraw 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 […] Continue Reading
“I feel I’ve found a family in the OSCAR Foundation.” Posted on April 2025April 2025 by Lucinda Magraw 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 […] Continue Reading
My time in India has been nothing short of amazing. Posted on March 2025March 2025 by Lucinda Magraw By Liv Greenwood Going to India had always been a bucket list place for me so when my friend Min suggested OSCAR I immediately said yes! Not only have I been able to see India but also do some volunteering. Getting off the plane, I was definitely nervous. But after seeing the busyness of Mumbai and […] Continue Reading
An amazing journey which taught me leadership & time management. Posted on February 2025February 2025 by Lucinda Magraw 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 […] Continue Reading
Everyday brought new challenges, meaningful interactions and invaluable lessons Posted on February 2025February 2025 by Lucinda Magraw Learning from each other. Continue Reading
Together we can empower the next generation of Global Leaders Posted on February 2025February 2025 by Lucinda Magraw 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 […] Continue Reading
A once in a lifetime adventure in the Sahara Desert by Karan Chavan. Posted on January 2025January 2025 by Lucinda Magraw 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 […] Continue Reading