Every meaningful change begins with people who believe in a purpose. At Magic Bus India Foundation, that belief brings us together every day. It's about showing up with empathy, staying committed through challenges, and finding meaning in the small steps that lead to lasting change. We are delighted to share that Magic Bus has been recognised as India's Best NGOs to Work For, a milestone that reflects the people and culture behind our collective journey. It is the dedication of our teams, their consistent efforts, the passion they bring to their work, and their shared belief in our mission that make this journey meaningful. Every idea, every effort, every collaboration, and every step forward has helped shape the workplace we are proud to be part of today. As we look back at the milestones we have achieved together, we also look ahead with renewed ambition - to keep learning, growing, supporting one another and creating an environment where our people can thrive as they contribute to a larger purpose. Because at Magic Bus, the impact we aspire to create for children and young people begins with the people who make it possible. Here’s to our people, the culture we continue to nurture, and the many possibilities we will create together. 💛

At Magic Bus, every life skills learning session can change a life. These sessions go beyond teaching lessons, creating spaces where adolescents discover their potential, build essential life skills, and take confident steps towards a brighter future. Hear from Madhushri, a participant in our Adolescent Programme, as she shares what she has learnt and how these life skills help her navigate challenges and find solutions in everyday life. #MagicBusIndia #LifeSkillsEducation #AdolescentDevelopment #ExperientialLearning #YouthEmpowerment #ChildhoodToLivelihood

Turning local potential into sustainable livelihood opportunities. Magic Bus India Foundation conducted an Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme at Badnapur, Vidarbha, engaging 95+ rural women from six villages to explore micro-business opportunities rooted in local resources and community needs. With the support of @tatatrusts, the initiative brought together women, community leaders, and local stakeholders to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and lay the foundation for greater financial independence among rural women. #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #RuralLivelihoods #WomenEntrepreneurs #SustainableLivelihoods #Vidarbha #Maharashtra

Mantosh, a student from the Shubhaarambh Magic Bus Programme, supported by Mondelēz International, gained access to structured training, better facilities, equipment, and opportunities to compete at higher levels. His talent and dedication soon opened doors to tournaments and professional exposure. Today, Mantosh has been selected among 11 players for the Himachal Pradesh State Team for the upcoming Junior National Football League in Chhattisgarh. His journey reflects what can happen when talent meets the right guidance and opportunity turning a passion nurtured on local grounds into a pathway to the state level. #SuccessStory #Opportunity #Football #Champion #AdolescentProgramme

We are pleased to collaborate with Guru Krupa Foundation to strengthen adolescent education across 9 government schools in Raichur, Karnataka. Through this three-year programme, we are bringing together Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) support and life skills education to strengthen learning outcomes and equip adolescents with essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills. Community Learning Centres will provide additional academic support, extending the learning journey beyond the classroom. Together, we are creating stronger foundations for adolescents to learn, grow and progress. #Collaboration #FoundationPartners #FoundationalLiteracyAndNumeracy #LifeSkillsEducation #MagicBusIndiaFoundation

Not for lack of dreams, but for lack of a path. This #DaanUtsav, let’s come together to help millions of youth fill in the blanks. Your contribution can turn aspirations into reality. Scan the QR code to help complete the sentence. #DaanUtsav #MagicBus #ChildhoodToLivelihood #GiveAFuture #EducationForAll

The week of giving begins today. ✨ Daan Utsav reminds us that giving isn’t always about how much we give, but about the difference we choose to make. This week, let’s come together, give with purpose and be the change we wish to see. On 2nd October, as we remember Gandhiji and his enduring belief in service, compassion and collective action, let’s carry that spirit forward through acts of kindness that create meaningful change. Seven days. Countless ways to give. One chance to make a difference. Join the week of giving! #DaanUtsav #MagicBus #WeekOfGiving #Donatenow #BeTheChange

In Jite and Kusumbale, our Community Coordinators associated with the JSW Aspire Programme took the lead in mobilising communities and facilitating health camps focused on preventive healthcare. Across both villages, 150 community members participated, accessing basic health check-ups, guidance and consultation. Beyond the camps, the initiative demonstrates the value of community participation and local facilitation in addressing issues at the grassroots. Because meaningful social action begins when communities are not just part of the conversation, but part of the action. @JSWFoundation #JSWAspire #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #Partnership #CommunityParticipation #SocialActionTask #CommunityLedChange

This #InternationalPodcastDay, we’re turning up the volume on youth transformation with an all-new season! Welcome to the launch of #YuWOWKiAwaaz2.0, a podcast series by Magic Bus India Foundation, where the WOW moments of empowered youth come to life. Ep. 1 dives deep into the "Future of Work - Emerging Opportunities for Young People in the Sustainability Economy". Featuring a powerful conversation with Priyanka Sharma alongside two incredible Magic Bus alumni, Mrunmayi Sarang and Omkar Jadhav. TUNE IN NOW! youtu.be/N6MpGIswg0I?si=Fqy7… via @YouTube

Meet Manthan, our Livelihood Champion. For a long time, an uncertain future and a lack of direction made it difficult for him to see what came next. Then, an opportunity through Magic Bus helped him take that first step towards a better future. Today, Manthan is working, supporting his family and investing in his own dreams, while also helping other young people discover opportunities for themselves. Because sometimes, all it takes is one opportunity to change the direction of a life. #LivelihoodChampions #MagicBus #YouthEmpowerment #YouthLivelihood #SkillsForLife #LivelihoodProgramme

This is what possibility looks like. These young people from Shillong are part of Magic Bus’s Northeast Placement & Safe Migration Program supported by Accenture In India , and they are already changing the story of youth employment in Meghalaya. 📍 150 enrolled this year | 56% young women | 23 already placed 🌏 14 youth are now working in cities like Bengaluru, safely and confidently, with continued support. Behind every face in this photo is a journey - 45 days of life and employability training, employer connections, and a team that continues to support them even after they land their jobs. The pipeline is strong. The future is brighter. #MagicBus #NorthEast #Shillong #Meghalaya #SafeMigration #YouthEmployability #ConnectWithWork #EmpowerYouth #SkillIndia #NGOIndia

Every volunteering experience is an opportunity to connect purpose with action while creating tangible change for the communities we serve. At Magic Bus, our Employee Volunteering Programme enables corporate teams to turn their time, skills, and collective effort into meaningful action that creates lasting impact for children, adolescents, and young people from underserved communities. If your organisation believes in creating impact beyond the workplace, we'd love to explore how we can build meaningful volunteering experiences together. Connect with us: [email protected] #EmployeeVolunteering #CorporateVolunteering #CSR #PurposeDriven #MagicBusIndia #CreatingOpportunities #SustainableImpact

Magic Bus organised Yuva Srujan, a convening that celebrated the impact of the Safe, Vibrant & Healthy Public Spaces (SVHPS) Project, implemented in collaboration with WRI India and supported by Fondation Botnar. It was a powerful reminder of what becomes possible when young people are trusted to lead. Through Youth Clubs and School Adolescent Cabinets across 10 schools in Jaipur, adolescents strengthened their leadership, confidence, and ability to shape safer, healthier, and more inclusive spaces in their communities. Together with government stakeholders and partners, we also explored how these approaches can continue to inspire change long after the project concludes. At Magic Bus, we believe that meaningful partnerships don't just create impact for today, they empower the next generation to lead tomorrow. #MagicBusIndiaFoundation #YouthLeadership #PartnershipsForImpact #WRIIndia #SocialImpact #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityDevelopment #TogetherForChange

We are pleased to announce the renewal of our MoU with the School Education Department, Mizoram, reaffirming our shared commitment to strengthening Life Skills and 21st Century Skills education across the state. Through this partnership, Magic Bus will support teachers through curriculum development, training, classroom implementation, monitoring and assessment, helping make Life Skills education more active, participatory and impactful. With the support of SCERT, the Year 1 and Year 2 curriculum for Grades 6–8 has been developed, with Year 3 being taken forward in collaboration with MBSE and SCERT. The programme aims to reach 43,141 children across 1,308 schools, including 1,006 Upper Primary Schools and 302 Secondary Schools, as per UDISE+ 2025–26. Looking ahead, the programme will extend its focus to Grades 9–10, integrating essential areas such as Financial Literacy, Green Skills, Digital Literacy and Career Education. This renewal marks more than the continuation of a partnership. It is a step towards building a stronger, more sustainable ecosystem for Life Skills education - one that equips young people across Mizoram to navigate learning, work and life with greater confidence. Together, we continue to turn education into a pathway for possibility. #MagicBus #LifeSkills #Mizoram #21stCenturySkills #Education #TeacherDevelopment #AdolescentEmpowerment #PartnershipForImpact

Six years of creating impact, inspiring children, and growing as a Magic Maker - one meaningful moment at a time - meet Geetha B.C. Every impact story begins with a commitment to make a difference. Her journey with Magic Bus started in 2020 as an Academic Educator, working closely with children and creating meaningful learning experiences. From being on the ground with students to taking on greater responsibilities, her journey reflects learning, growth, resilience and commitment. Today, we appreciate Geetha and thank her for all her efforts to make this magical journey more transformative and impactful! #MagicMaker #LifeSkillsEducator #Journey #ValuesMatter #EmployeeAdvocacy #MagicBusIndiaFoundation

Conservation begins with awareness and grows through action.🌱 On #WorldNatureConservationDay, schools and communities became spaces for adolescents to explore what it means to care for the planet. Through paper bag-making, poster-making, and slogan-writing activities, students reflected on reducing plastic use, planting trees, saving water, protecting biodiversity, and keeping their surroundings clean. At Magic Bus, these experiences go beyond environmental awareness. Integrated into our Future Skills curriculum, Green Skills help adolescents connect everyday choices with larger environmental challenges while building critical thinking, collaboration, communication, decision-making, and a sense of responsibility. With 2,886 adolescents and 340 teachers and Magic Bus Life Skills Educators engaged, we are helping young people become not just future-ready, but planet-ready. Because preparing young people for tomorrow also means empowering them to build a more sustainable world today. #WorldNatureConservationDay #GreenSkills #FutureSkills #LifeSkills #FutureReadyYouth #Sustainability #MagicBusIndia

We are excited to announce that Magic Bus India Foundation will co-host Charcha 2026 on 16 September at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Let’s explore Sport as a powerful platform for youth empowerment at one of India’s largest collaborative convenings. It is time to broaden the narrative around sport—from medals, elite athletes and competitive performance to Sport for Development: a powerful approach that can advance education, employability, health, gender equality, life skills and social cohesion. At Magic Bus, we believe sport can be much more than a game. It can be a pathway to life skills, inclusion, confidence and opportunity for young people. Join the session. Book your seat now. bit.ly/4zyZiyz #Charcha2026 #SportForDevelopment #SportBeyondSport #YouthEmpowerment #LifeSkillsEducation #InclusiveSports #MagicBusIndiaFoundation

We're proud to share that Arun Nalavadi, Chief of Programmes – Livelihood at Magic Bus India Foundation, will be speaking at the AVPN Global Conference 2026: A Blueprint for Action in Asia. Arun will join leaders from across Asia to discuss how inclusive skilling, cross-sector partnerships, and AI readiness can create stronger pathways to employment and build a future-ready workforce for underserved communities. 📅 25 August | 🕓 4:15–5:30 PM IST 📍 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi We look forward to contributing to the conversation on building resilient talent pipelines and advancing the vision of #ViksitBharat2047. #AVPN2026 #BlueprintForAction #ImpactInAsia #SeeYouInIndia