Inochi, which in Japanese means life, is geared towards addressing the urgent needs of children who are grappling with challenges such as ill health, disability, financial hardship, or other forms of social and economic disadvantage.
The UK-based charity’s first Diwali fundraising initiative recently raised around £85,000 towards projects led by partner organisations such as children’s charity Variety and Kartik Prabhu Foundation.
Anjanish Shekhar, chairman of Inochi, said: “We were overwhelmed by the support from corporates and attendees.
“The event not only celebrated Diwali in its full diverse splendour, but also embodied the spirit of inclusion and solidarity, showcasing the very essence of Inochi — bringing communities together to ‘Celebrate Life, Give Hope’. All proceeds will go to Variety, the children's charity, and the Kartik Prabhu Foundation, ensuring that more disabled children and young people receive essential equipment, support, and opportunities for a brighter future.”
The London Diwali Ball at Hilton London Syon Park included an array of performances by singer Navin Kundra and a keynote by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor.
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Laurence Guinness, CEO Variety, said: “We were delighted to have partnered with Inochi on such a prestigious event that brought together diverse audiences around Diwali’s themes of light, hope, and kindness, while directly furthering the positive impact Variety brings to the lives of disadvantaged children.”
Tushar Prabhu, Chairman of the Kartik Prabhu Foundation, added: “The funds will significantly bolster our educational initiatives, including programmes like WriteSpace, which fosters creativity and self-expression among young students.
“These contributions will help us continue empowering disadvantaged youth by providing them with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive in their personal and academic journeys. Through this support, we can inspire the next generation to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.”
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The foundation was set up to commemorate the spirit of Kartik Prabhu, who died at the age of 19 while studying at the University of Cambridge. The charity has since been focussed on a diverse range of projects geared towards young people, including an up-skilling initiative named ReFAB in the UK and India.
Following the success of the inaugural initiative, backed by several organisations such as Sutherland, ICICI Bank, Data Inc, Hindustan Institute of Technology, Envision Consultants, Technology Transformation Group, Inochi and its partners are geared towards building upon their fundraising drives and projects for the benefit of disadvantaged children and young people.
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