Royal Patron: HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO

Author: Lucinda Magraw

An amazing journey which taught me leadership & time management.

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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 […]

My time in India has been nothing short of amazing.

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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 […]

“I feel I’ve found a family in the OSCAR Foundation.”

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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 […]

Learning, growing, reflecting. My first six months in the UK.

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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 […]

Destiny, a dream, resolve and lives changed.

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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 […]

Inspiring Journey: 8 Young Leaders Visit University of Edinburgh for the First Time

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In a powerful milestone for India’s grassroots sports movement, eight exceptional Young Leaders, founder, Ashok Rathod and trustee Anil Rathod from Mumbai-based NGO, The OSCAR Foundation are preparing to cross continents and barriers as they fly to Scotland in June 2025. Hosted by the prestigious University of Edinburgh, this immersive programme will blend education, sport and culture, spotlighting […]

An Unforgettable Journey to The University of Edinburgh

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“I experienced so much from this trip, it felt like a dream come true. I feel more confident in myself. I will carry these experiences with me and apply the lessons learned in my life moving forward. I have returned to India with a lot of experience and unforgettable memories.” Shivam A select group of OSCAR […]

When young individuals are given the right opportunities, they can grow, thrive and inspire others along the way.

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by Suyash Agate – OSCAR Young Leader Sometimes, inspiration begins at home. For Faizan from Andheri, Mumbai it started with his brother and a simple introduction to football and the OSCAR Foundation that would go on to shape his journey. Faizan did not grow up playing football and had few opportunities to play. It was his brother, […]