Author: Lucinda Magraw

When I came back from the OSCAR Foundation University of Edinburgh Tour, people in my community shouted, “Here comes the UK boy!” My relatives told my mother, “No one from our family has gone abroad before. He is the first one.” At first I didn’t understand why it was so big, but then I saw, […]

Growing Up in Mumbai: Small Joys, Big Struggles I grew up in Mumbai, in a home filled with both happy and difficult moments. As a child, I loved playing outside with friends, feeling free and alive. But evenings were tough, my father’s anger made home a place of fear. In those moments, football became my escape. […]

My Life Journey by Rupesh Shridar Jadhav  I was born and raised in Cuffe Parade in Mumbai, in a small 10 x10 jhopdi (hut). Our home, built with just four bamboo sticks, stood beside the water. During high tide, water from the sea would rise and flow beneath our floor, reminding us every day of […]

Volunteering with the OSCAR Foundation in India is more than just a trip, it’s a journey with purpose. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to rural villages in Karnataka, Rajasthan and Daman, our volunteers become part of a vibrant community where they inspire and are inspired. You’ll form lifelong friendships, exchange knowledge, learn from different […]

Among the tin roof tops and narrow alleys of the Cuffe Parade community in Mumbai, Kumar was well known, for all the wrong reasons. With no one watching over him, Kumar roamed free. He darted across rooftops, cut down flying kites and picked pockets of unsuspecting passers-by. He was fearless and feared. Mothers told their children to stay away. Neighbours scolded his mother for the damage he did to their roof […]

By Katharine Giffard-Lindsay I first met Lucinda and Ashok 8 years ago during the first OSCAR Foundation boys football tour in 2017. Passionate and inspiring, they spoke about their work to empower marginalised children through football and education and it’s been fantastic to watch OSCAR grow over the years along with their alumni.  That first meeting […]

“Riyana, Krina, Abigail, Leah and I want to show that young people, no matter where they’re from, have the power to lead global change. Our mission is to connect students across borders and give them the tools to create real, lasting impact.” Samaya Shah At the International Young Leaders Council (IYLC), we believe in the […]