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Magic Bus UK

Trustee of Magic Bus UK Ruby Parmar makes the Radio Four Appeal on behalf of the charity.

Trustee of Magic Bus UK Ruby Parmar makes the Radio Four Appeal on behalf of the charity. It runs sports coaching sessions for children in India, with the aim of keeping them in school so they finish their education.

The Radio 4 Appeal features a new charity every week.
Each appeal then runs on Radio 4 from Sunday 0755 for 7 days.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Magic Bus UK’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Magic Bus UK’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Please ensure you are donating to the correct charity by checking the name of the charity on the donate page.

Registered Charity Number: 1124753. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://magicbusuk.org/
*The BBC is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

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3 minutes

Magic Bus UK

Magic Bus works with India’s most disadvantaged and marginalised young people. With our sport and mentoring based programmes, young people don’t just dream, they finish school, develop life skills and secure sustainable jobs.

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Nahida’s Journey - Turning Opportunity into Leadership
Nahida grew up in one of Mumbai’s largest slum communities, where hardship and discrimination limited her opportunities. Magic Bus gave her a purpose to stay in school and a new way forward. Today, she’s a role model for her community.

The Magic of Sport - It’s Not Just Play

The Magic of Sport - It’s Not Just Play
Through Magic Bus’ sports and physical activity-based sessions, Nahida found hope, confidence, and resilience. Today, Nahida is a football coach, inspiring others and earning a salary that will help her and her family.

The Journey from Childhood to Livelihood

The Journey from Childhood to Livelihood
Magic Bus is working with millions of young people all over India, just like Nahida, helping them stay in school, avoid early marriage and giving them the confidence to succeed. But millions more remain trapped, in urgent need of support.

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