Charity Connect is a part of the Koolesh Shah Family foundation, a community of genuine, vetted charitable initiatives and founders, who are carrying out incredible grassroots efforts to alleviate hunger and hardship within disadvantaged communities in Nairobi, Kenya. Our current programs in Kenya include: 1. Our Education For All program which matches donors to vettedContinue reading “Charity Connect, our initiatives in Kenya”
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Our work in Kenya
As part of the Koolesh Shah Family Foundation the Charity connection initiative is a community of genuine, vetted charitable initiatives and founders, who are carrying out incredible grassroots efforts to alleviate hunger and hardship within disadvantaged communities in Nairobi, Kenya. Charity Connect aims to identify and support initiatives that truly give back to the mostContinue reading “Our work in Kenya”
Why helping others is so important
As a charity ourselves, we take great pride in helping others through our various schemes and initiatives. Whether it’s supporting education or assisting with the homeless pandemic, we find it incredibly important to always give back. Many charities like us do similar work with the hope to make the world a better place. However, haveContinue reading “Why helping others is so important”
The pandemic and education – What impact has covid had on learning?
The importance of schools and education is critical to the development of the young generation. Not only is it important for their personal growth, but also their mental stability and health. Education comes in the form of schools or various learning centres, providing children with stability, routine and consistency within their lives. This helps toContinue reading “The pandemic and education – What impact has covid had on learning?”
Covid homeless scheme provided over 37,000 rough sleepers with a place to stay during the COVID 19 pandemic
Fewer than one in four homeless people housed by the government’s Everyone In scheme have moved into permanent accommodation, according to the BBC figures. The government initiative provided over 37,000 rough sleepers with a place to stay during the COVID 19 pandemic. But housing charity Shelter warned many were still in temporary homes or mayContinue reading “Covid homeless scheme provided over 37,000 rough sleepers with a place to stay during the COVID 19 pandemic”
The homeless pandemic in the UK
Homelessness has and will continue to a problem in UK. It has always been a widespread issue throughout the country, and with the growing uncertainty surrounding COVID 19, the problem is likely to get worse. According to the Guardian, 70,000 households were made homeless during the pandemic, highlighting that homelessness can and does affect everyone.Continue reading “The homeless pandemic in the UK”
Why charities are needed in today’s society
As you may or may not be aware, our foundation is a UK charity. Our objective is to harness the activities and initiatives of the family’s ongoing philanthropy work. We recently wrote a piece on the importance of charity, but why are they needed more than ever in today’s society? Well, charities like ours bring together peopleContinue reading “Why charities are needed in today’s society”
Why is education so important for children’s development?
Everyone knows that learning begins from the minute you take a breath into this world. From the first cry, the first yawn, the first mishap, each child is learning, and educating themselves. Early childhood education is critical for the brain development of young people. This stage is very crucial for a child’s physical and mentalContinue reading “Why is education so important for children’s development?”
The importance of charity
The Koolesh Shah Family Foundation is a UK charity. The focus of our foundation is to help aid the homeless and support individuals who struggle with mental health issues. We aim to promote ‘excellence’ in each act of giving or charity. As a foundation, we are specifically interested in encouraging applications from all areas aroundContinue reading “The importance of charity”
Koolesh Shah (Class of 1973)
A wonderful interview our founder Koolesh Shah with City of London School. Koolesh Shah (Class of 1973) is an entrepreneur and philanthropist. His London Town Group, founded in 1988, owns and operates a collection of branded 4* boutique hotels in the UK and, as well as real estate, has interests in natural resources, software andContinue reading “Koolesh Shah (Class of 1973)”