Kanara Entrepreneurs Recognises our Work

Kanara Entrepreneurs, a global network of entrepreneurs and innovators hailing from the Kanara region in India, proudly honored the chairperson of Reach Lives, Ms. Mini Mohan, for her visionary leadership and impactful work in the field of child healthcare and nutrition. The felicitation ceremony took place in March 2023, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the betterment of underprivileged children in urban Bengaluru.

Reach Lives, founded by a group of dedicated doctors, businesspersons, and philanthropists, has been actively addressing the healthcare access challenges faced by vulnerable children, including orphans, abandoned, homeless, impoverished, and disabled children. Their mission to improve the health and well-being of these children has garnered significant attention and appreciation from the community and beyond.

The felicitation event, organized by Kanara Entrepreneurs, aimed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Reach Lives. The honor bestowed upon the organization reflects the admiration and gratitude of the Kanara Entrepreneurs community for the organization's exemplary dedication and commitment to social empowerment.

Kanara Entrepreneurs, renowned for bringing together entrepreneurial minds and fostering innovation, acknowledges the significant role Reach Lives has played in transforming the lives of numerous children in Bengaluru. Through strategic partnerships with public and private sector organizations, successful fundraisers, and the support of thousands of volunteers, Reach Lives has been instrumental in providing healthcare, nutrition, and housing support to children residing in foster homes, slums, migrant colonies, and informal settlements.

The felicitation ceremony served as a platform to highlight the exceptional work carried out by Reach Lives under the visionary leadership of its chairperson. Her inspiring vision, coupled with the passion and dedication of the Reach Lives team, has brought about positive change and instilled hope in the lives of vulnerable children.

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Shri Krishna Byre Gowda (INC) felicitates Reach Lives for COVID rescue efforts

Shri Krishna Byre Gowda, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Indian National Congress, in Karnataka, organized a felicitation ceremony to honor the contributions of Reach Lives, a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Bengaluru, in providing crucial support to the community during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, held on 4 March 2023, celebrated Reach Lives' remarkable efforts in extending assistance to those in need.

As the world grappled with the unprecedented impact of the pandemic, Reach Lives gathered volunteers, proactively addressing the healthcare and humanitarian needs of the most vulnerable populations. Led by its dedicated team and guided by a steadfast commitment to social welfare, Reach Lives worked tirelessly to ensure the well-being and safety of individuals and families facing the brunt of the crisis. Reach Lives responded swiftly by implementing impactful initiatives to mitigate the adverse effects of the pandemic. The organization distributed over Rs. 80 lakh worth of emergency health supplies and rations, offering much-needed relief to individuals and families facing dire circumstances. Moreover, they actively engaged in health education campaigns, reaching out to and empowering over 10,000 individuals with vital information on health and safety protocols.

The felicitation ceremony, presided over by Shri Krishna Byre Gowda, paid tribute to the vision, resilience, and compassion displayed by Reach Lives and its chairperson, Ms. Mini Mohan, throughout the pandemic. The event was meant to recognize the efforts of women leaders in Bengaluru.

Shri Krishna Byre Gowda, renowned for his unwavering commitment to public service, expressed his admiration for Reach Lives and its significant contributions during the challenging times. At Reach Lives, we thank the honorable minister for his unwavering support and look forward to helping his efforts in spearheading Karnataka's growth.

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In honour of Pride Month 2022, Reach Lives is launching the ‘LGBTQube Project’ in Bengaluru. Volunteers from across Bengaluru fundraised and built an 8’-tall Rubik’s cube-inspired art installation - the so-called ‘LGBTQube’, on account of the choice of colours which correspond to the colours on the Pride flag. The cube will be presented to the public in partnership with Phoenix Marketcity outside the mall’s food court from June 24-26.

Reach Lives volunteers inaugurate the LGBTQube installation

The team is using this installation as a way to engage people in conversation about Pride and the LGBTQ+ community, especially about the overlooked needs of Bengaluru’s impoverished trans-persons, and raise funds to address a key need of many trans-persons - healthcare.

Reflecting on their efforts during Pride month 2021, Dr. Senneil Gomes, director of communications at Reach Lives, said, “We were able to help over 1,000 trans-persons, who had been acutely impoverished during the lockdown measures, with emergency rations and health supplies, but our work last year also highlighted many lapses in our collective understanding of the challenges faced by trans-people in Bengaluru. This year we needed to do something that would reach more Bengalureans and help raise awareness about pride month and the LGBTQ+ movement. The Rubik’s cube with its visual concordance with the Pride flag and its inherent complexity, which mirrors the intricacies of human identity and expression, served as the ideal muse for our art installation.”

As part of their Pride month outreach, Reach Lives also partnered with BookMyShow to host a private screening of 777 Charlie at PVR Orion Mall for 50 members of the LGBTQ+ community including trans-persons who had previously never been able to visit malls and watch movies in multiplexes. Additionally, they will also be adopting the health and nutrition needs of the residents of India’s first trans-owned orphanage - Nammane Summane.

Trans-women with Reach Lives at PVR Orion Mall

Speaking on the intended cause of the fundraising, Dr. Victor Mohan, director of the Reach Health program, said, “Our work with trans-persons has revealed that they are routinely mistreated when accessing healthcare. There are also significant lapses in knowledge among healthcare workers regarding trans-specific health issues. They need healthcare that’s free from discrimination and our plan is to bring mobile medical camps closer to their settlements and foster an accessible environment.”

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.

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