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Check out Edition #3 of our #Newletter - Catalysts of Future. Featuring stories of transformation from classrooms and communities! linkedin.com/pulse/catalyst…

Real skills create real opportunity! We’re grateful to @DellFdn for spotlighting the impact of our partnership. Such collaborations are a true example of what’s possible when organisations come together with a shared commitment to empowering young people. At Magic Bus, we believe in working towards building skills early, making learning more engaging, more relevant, and more connected to life beyond school. Together, we are creating pathways from education to meaningful, sustainable livelihoods. Drop a comment if you wish to join us in shaping brighter futures for young people.

Real change happens when compassion meets commitment! In collaboration with Magic Bus, volunteers from State Street had the privilege of visiting a blind school, where they witnessed first‑hand the resilience, curiosity, and potential of students who are often overlooked by mainstream systems. The experience transformed into action as the volunteers dedicated their time and hearts to creating pre‑primary learning books for visually impaired children - books that will soon become the foundation of libraries in two government blind schools in Hyderabad. In addition to this, around 50 specially prepared notebooks were completed for visually impaired students, with our volunteers carefully writing their own names in Braille - a simple gesture, yet one filled with dignity, respect, and connection. These notebooks will be distributed to students at the Darul Shifa School, serving as a reminder that learning should never be limited by accessibility. At Magic Bus, we believe these volunteering efforts are not about charity; they are about equity. About creating resources where there are none. About building confidence, curiosity, and opportunity at the very beginning of a child’s learning journey. Our #EmployeeVolunteeringProgramme is a path to not only talk about inclusion and diversity but actively build it. We reinforce a collective spirit where leaders and volunteers work side by side, united by empathy and purpose. Interested to #VolunteerWithMagicBus? Let us know via comments. #VolunteeringWithPurpose #InclusionInAction #EducationForAll #AccessibilityMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #SocialImpact #Hyderabad #Braille #GivingBack

#LeadHERship begins with a voice that refuses to stay unheard. Across classrooms, communities, and boardrooms, women at Magic Bus India Foundation are driving change with courage, conviction, and purpose. Their voices challenge barriers, their actions inspire progress, and their leadership lights the way for the next generation. This is more than participation. This is LeadHERship in motion. Together, we continue building a future where every girl and every woman has the power to rise, lead, and transform the world around her. #MagicBusIndia #WomenWhoLead #SocialImpact #InternationalWomensDay

We’re thrilled to partner with @AmexIndia in a three-year initiative to unlock opportunities for nearly 3,000 young people across Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR! From digital and tech skills to communication, problem-solving, and interview readiness, this journey is about more than jobs. It’s about believing in youth potential and preparing them for the jobs of tomorrow. We’re grateful to have partners who believe in that as much as we do. Together, we’re excited to keep opening doors and creating real opportunities for young people to thrive. #SkillIndia #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalSkills #Employability #MagicBusImpact

Magic Bus India Foundation signed a landmark MoU with @NIESBUDNOIDA - National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, a premier institute under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, India. A first such partnership with a private nonprofit, approved in recognition of Magic Bus’s national scale and impact! This collaboration goes beyond a formal agreement. By combining NIESBUD’s institutional strength with Magic Bus’ grassroots presence, we will deliver certified entrepreneurship training, accredited content, structured mentoring and handholding systems, support women-led micro-enterprise incubation, and enable stronger government scheme convergence, accelerating youth and women entrepreneurship across India and transforming job seekers into job creators. Dr. Poonam Sinha, Director General, NIESBUD, said, “Together with Magic Bus, we aim to scale entrepreneurship development nationally with the same momentum as Magic Bus’s youth employability work.” Mr. Arun Nalavadi, Chief of Programmes, Magic Bus Livelihood, added, “This partnership will ignite grassroots entrepreneurship and empower young people and women to become job creators at scale.” The agreement was signed by Dr. Shivani Dey, Director, NIESBUD, and Mr. Kedar Prasad Lathkar, CFO, Magic Bus. Magic Bus was represented by Mr. Philip Mathew K M and Mr. Vinod Simon. NIESBUD was represented by Mr. Pradeep Kumar Arora, Dr. Saurabh Chandrashekharan, and Mr. D. K. Singh. A strategic step toward strengthening India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem at scale. #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #NIESBUD #SkillIndia #MSDE #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment #EntrepreneurshipWithImpact #YouthEntrepreneurship #WomenEntrepreneursIndia

🎥 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 on YouTube! At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Magic Bus India Foundation presents “Scaling AI for Masses for Viksit Bharat by 2047”, a dialogue on how NGOs, funders, technology leaders, academia and government can come together to build collaborative AI ecosystems that drive meaningful social impact. Grounded in Magic Bus’ multi-stakeholder experience, the conversation explores governance, trust, data sharing and partnership models that make innovation both ethical and accessible. Moderated by Arun Nalavadi, Chief of Programmes - Livelihood, Magic Bus India Foundation, the panel features Saachi Bhalla, Bharath Visweswariah, Giorgia Varisco, Jaideep Kewalramani, and Kunal Walia, bringing diverse perspectives on collective action for India’s youth and communities. lnkd.in/dDsFWAZB

Powering young minds through collaboration and digital learning! Magic Bus had the privilege of partnering with Microsoft India and @codeorg to host an AI Awareness & Training session under Hour of AI, for our youth participants in Hyderabad. With the enthusiastic participation of 40 Microsoft volunteers and over 100+ young learners, the session became a powerful platform for knowledge sharing and real-world learning. A standout moment was the hands-on interaction between volunteers and youth, where complex AI concepts were broken down into simple, relatable examples. It was inspiring to see students confidently engage by asking thoughtful questions about ethical AI, future career opportunities, and real-world applications, reflecting growing curiosity, confidence, and readiness for the digital future. We are grateful to Microsoft India for their continued commitment to employee volunteering and digital empowerment. Together, we are building pathways for youth to thrive in an AI-driven world. #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #EmployeeVolunteeringProgramme #FutureSkills #HourOfAI

🎥 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 on YouTube! At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Magic Bus India Foundation presents “Creating AI-Ready Talent: Preparing Young People for the AI-Driven Economy”, a conversation on how philanthropy, industry and cross-sector partnerships can help young people access future-ready skills, AI literacy and meaningful livelihoods. Moderated by Arun Nalavadi, Chief of Programme – Livelihood, Magic Bus India Foundation, with panellists Dr. Narendra Kumar G, Kapil Joshi, Neha Chauhan, Nupur Bahl and Manisha Saboo, this discussion brings together perspectives from policy, business and philanthropy on shaping pathways from learning to livelihoods in a rapidly evolving world. youtube.com/live/I9uPjzVY3…

Wrapping #Day2 at the India AI Impact Summit! What an electrifying day it was! At Magic Bus India Foundation, we're thrilled to champion AI's power to transform young lives, equipping India's youth with digital skills for a future-ready tomorrow. From inspiring panels to game-changing discussions, we're more committed than ever to bridging the AI divide. Here's to innovation that uplifts everyone. #IndiaAIImpactSummit #MagicBusIndia #YouthEmpowerment #AIForGood #DigitalIndia

youtube.com/watch?v=qVomsd… 🎥 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 on YouTube! At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Magic Bus India Foundation brings forward a timely dialogue “Will Life Skills Be Relevant in the Age of AI? Is AI Good for Adolescents?” a conversation on how critical thinking, emotional intelligence and resilience continue to shape young people in an AI-enabled world. Moderated by Dhanashri Brahme, Chief of Programmes, Magic Bus India Foundation, this panel brings together diverse voices from youth development, education, global institutions and industry Ms. Kanika Sinha, Ms. Tanushree Narain Sharma, Mr. Satyajit Gupta, Kanupriya Misra and Vrinda Kapur to examine how life skills and AI literacy can evolve together to support adolescent wellbeing, agency and opportunity.

As India moves towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047, scaling AI responsibly and inclusively becomes a shared responsibility. At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Magic Bus India Foundation presents “Scaling AI for Masses for Viksit Bharat by 2047”, a dialogue on how NGOs, funders, technology leaders, academia and government can come together to build collaborative AI ecosystems that drive meaningful social impact. Grounded in Magic Bus’ multi-stakeholder experience, the conversation explores governance, trust, data sharing and partnership models that make innovation both ethical and accessible. Moderated by Arun Nalavadi, Chief of Programmes - Livelihood, Magic Bus India Foundation, the panel features Saachi Bhalla, Bharath Visweswariah, Giorgia Varisco, Jaideep Kewalramani, and Kunal Walia, bringing diverse perspectives on collective action for India’s youth and communities. Date: 20th February 2026 Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Venue: JAN AI Pavilion, Hall 14.1, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #ChildhoodToLivelihood #AIForGood #ViksitBharat2047 #AIImpactSummit2026

As we come together for the Employer Summit, Mumbai, an Official Pre-Summit Event to the Al Summit 2026, we look forward to conversations that bring innovators together to shape the future of technology, ideas, and opportunity. We are honoured to welcome Dr.Shrikant Patil, CEO, Maharashtra State Innovation Society and Mr. Jaideep Kewalramani, COO, TeamLease Edtech, as our chief guests. With over 28 years of experience across technology, outsourcing, digital transformation, and AI, Mr. Jaideep Kewalramani brings deep industry insight, while Dr. Shrikant Patil, as CEO of the Maharashtra State Innovation Society, offers a powerful vision for innovation-led growth. We look forward to them engaging with young minds, sharing real-world perspectives, and inspiring the next generation to explore opportunities, embrace emerging technologies, and lead the future of work with confidence. At Magic Bus India Foundation, we believe the future of work is built at the intersection of industry expertise, inclusive technology, and empowered talent. Join us as we explore how employers can lead this shift and co-create an Al-ready workforce for tomorrow. 📍Kohinoor Continental, Mumbai 🗓️ Friday, 13 February 2026 ⏰ 09:30 AM to 01:00 PM

What does it take for Indian nonprofits to successfully raise funds globally? At the International Fundraising Conference 2026 (IFRC), Deepinder Janeja, our Head of Institutional Partnerships, joined sector leaders to unpack exactly this! The panel discussion on “Enabling India-based NGOs and CSOs to Fundraise Internationally (Australia & USA)” explored practical pathways for cross-border giving and building international partnerships. We thank Liem Nguyen, International Philanthropy Associate at Myriad Australia for being a great host moderator. Thanking the fellow speakers Parul Sachdeva, India Country Advisor at Myriad USA; Anshu Gupta, Founder of Goonj and Gram Swabhimaan; and Henal Shah, Director – Sustainability at Apnalaya, for bringing their experiences and expertise to the table. The conversation offered strategic insights on engaging institutional and individual donors, navigating fiscal sponsorship and the legal aspects of overseas fundraising, mobilizing support from the Indian diaspora globally, and addressing common challenges in international fundraising. Deepinder shared learnings from Magic Bus' experience raising funds through our offices in the US and UK, as well as our recent partnership with Myriad Australia. As global philanthropy evolves, collaboration and shared learning will remain key to scaling sustainable impact. #InstitutionalPartnership #Fundraising #GlobalDevelopment #SocialImpact #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #AcceleratingChange

As the next chapter of Magic Bus’ Employer Summit series unfolds, the conversation moves to Mumbai, a city where policy, industry and impact converge and where workforce decisions shape scale, inclusion and the future of work. Centered around “AI-Ready Talent: What Employers Want Tomorrow,” this Official Pre-Summit Event to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 brings together senior leaders from manufacturing, IT & ITES, staffing, foundations and job platforms, voices that are actively shaping hiring strategies, workforce transformation and future-ready talent ecosystems. As industry leaders come together to reimagine AI-ready talent, one thing is clear: building the future workforce is not optional, it’s a leadership responsibility. 📍 13th February 2026 🕘 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Kohinoor Continental, Andheri East, Mumbai #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #ChildhoodToLivelihood #AIReadyTalent #EmployerSummit #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026

At the 21st Century Skills Conclave by Reliance Foundation, the spotlight was on one powerful shift, moving young people from learning to earning, at scale. Representing Magic Bus India Foundation, Arun Nalawadi, Chief of Programme – Livelihood, joined the panel to share how high-quality learning, strong systems, and people-first partnerships are enabling sustainable workforce outcomes across underserved communities. With continued encouragement and support from Reliance Foundation, we remain committed to building future-ready talent, strengthening pathways from classrooms to careers, and driving long-term impact through skilling, employability, and retention. #AICWWprogramme #SkillsConclave #YouthSkilling #FutureOfWork #PartnershipsForImpact

Headlines can be self-centred. But when adolescents read them together, they become community-centred. 📰✨ Through the JSW Aspire Adolescent Education Programme, Magic Bus India Foundation, under its Bal Sabha initiative, empowered Bal Panchayat members in Palghar to become everyday superheroes, leading a simple yet powerful shift towards regular newspaper reading in schools. What started as guided reading soon turned into discussions on current affairs, careers, scholarships and government schemes, especially relevant for tribal communities. With curiosity rising and confidence growing, newspapers became tools of awareness, critical thinking and active citizenship. Today, schools have taken ownership, adolescents lead the habit, and learning continues sustainably. Because when young leaders take charge, information doesn’t just inform, it transforms. #AdolescentEducation #BalSabha #BalPanchayat #YoungChangeMakers #JSWaspire

From nukkads to new thinking. Under the Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme, Magic Bus took health conversations beyond walls and into everyday life, where stories spoke, questions flowed, and awareness found its voice. Across four locations, over 450 community members came together through Nukkad Natak, engaging with themes of anemia, cervical cancer, hygiene, and menstrual health in ways that felt familiar, open, and stigma-free. Because when learning feels local, and conversations feel safe, change doesn’t need instructions, it follows naturally. With the Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme, we continue turning everyday moments into healthier futures. #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #ChildhoodToLivelihood #Nestle #NestleHealthyKidsProgramme #CommunityEngagement #HealthAwareness #LifeSkills #NukkadNatak #CreatingChange #StoriesForImpact

The conversation now moves to Bangalore. For the third chapter of Magic Bus’ Employer Summit series, we take the dialogue deeper into leadership boardrooms, where talent decisions are shaping tomorrow’s workforce. Centered around “AI-Ready Talent: What Employers Want Tomorrow,” this Official Pre-Summit event to the AI Impact Summit 2026 brings together senior leaders across CSR, IT, BFSI, staffing, marketing, finance, and skilling, those driving hiring strategies, workforce transformation, and future-ready talent ecosystems. From redefining skills in an AI-first economy to aligning education with real industry demand, this conversation is about what leadership truly looks for today, tomorrow, and beyond. Stay tuned as industry leaders come together to shape AI-ready talent because building the future workforce is a leadership responsibility. 📅 Wednesday, January 30, 2026 ⏰ 09:30 AM – 01:00 PM 📍 The Chancery Pavilion, 135 Residency Road, Ashok Nagar, Bangalore #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #ChildhoodToLivelihood #AIReadyTalent #EmployersSummit #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026