Lighting up children's lives during Diwali

On the 23rd of October, 2022, Dream India Network and Reach Lives in partnership with Sophia girls high school organized a cultural show for children in foster homes and orphanages across Bengaluru. The event which was graced by eminent personalities in the government, religious leaders and leaders of the corporate world featured cultural performances including dances, songs and plays by children.

A total of 600 children from across Dream India Network's foster home system and from partner orphanages and old age homes took part in the event.

What followed was a series of wonderful performances by talented children which left the audience awestruck. The religious leaders from the various faiths also took the opportunity to commit to fostering harmony and spreading peace across communal lines.

Dream India Network also used the opportunity to recognize the efforts of its well wishers and partners. Dr. Victor Mohan and Dr. Senneil Gomes of Reach Lives were felicitated during the event.

At Reach Lives we take pride in using the myriad festivals that are celebrated in India to bring people of various faiths together and achieve something impactful. We look forward to organizing an even bigger event next year. But in the mean time, we would like to extend our thanks to all the volunteers who helped us organize the event: DIN volunteers, Reach Lives volunteers, Sophia's girls high school volunteers and volunteers from partner organizations.

Fast approaching is Christmas 2022. Last year, Reach Lives brought over 10,000 gifts to the underprivileged across Bengaluru in 2 auto rickshaws that were decked up as reindeer. This year, we're planning on doing more. Join us in our quest to bring joy to thousands of children in foster homes and orphanages across Bengaluru. Volunteer now. Or sponsor gifts for children.

Miles For Smiles '22

1,000 people. all gathered for one objective: to feed undernourished children during National Nutrition Week '22.

Miles For Smiles '22 was organized on September 4, 2022 at 5 am in Manyata Tech Park. Reach Lives partnered with Stonehill International School, Embassy group and Pot and Bloom to organize this event. The event was a 2.5K/5K run open for all ages and athletic abilities. For each kilometer a participant covered, Reach Lives donated 1 meal to a deserving child-in-need.

During the event, a total of 1,000 participants and volunteers joined us. And in addition to the runners who ran and helped us raise funds, many sponsors and individual donors contributed to our efforts. In total, Reach Lives was able to donate 20,000 meals for children during National Nutrition Week 2022 (September 1st week).

Special thanks to all our volunteers, sponsors and runners. Learn more about our nutrition program here.

50 trans-persons saw their FIRST MOVIE in a multiplex

In honour of Pride Month 2022, Reach Lives is launching the ‘LGBTQube Project’ in Bengaluru. As part of our Pride month outreach, Reach Lives has also partnered with BookMyShow (Book A Smile) to host a private screening of 777 Charlie at PVR Orion Mall for 50 members of the LGBTQ+ community including trans-persons who have previously never been able to visit malls and watch movies in multiplexes.

Trans-women with Reach Lives at PVR Orion Mall

Although trans-gender individuals have been part of Indian society for centuries, they are still routinely discriminated everywhere.

We want to thank Ms. Nakshatra, award winning, trans-woman and activist who helped us organize this event. We are excited to announce that Reach Lives will be adopting the health and nutrition needs of India's first trans-run orphanage, Nammane Summane (founded by Ms. Nakshatra). We also want to thank PVR and Book My Show (Book a smile initiative) for their support.

The Reach Lives team has launched a website, www.reachlives.com/lgbtqube, where people can learn more about the project, contribute funds to cover healthcare costs of trans-persons and share messages of support, hope and love with the LGBTQ+ community.