One year before, Jacqueline Fernandez had announced the launch of her You Only Live Once (YOLO) Foundation to create and share stories of kindness amid the Covid-19 pandemic. One year on, the actor has tied up with several NGOs that cater to the different needs in the society. To mark the first anniversary of the foundation and the work they have done with these multiple NGOs, Jacqueline is all set to host a special celebration for the underprivileged kids in the coming days.
Talking about how she started the foundation, Jacqueline says, “Kindness is never underrated and it’s beyond gratifying when one's actions benefit others and the broader good of society. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there was an immediate need to intervene and step in with YOLO, even though the idea for the foundation had been conceived long earlier. When I watch people's faces light up, I know the year has been a fulfilling one. "
Adding that, “You only Live Once…so make it good for yourself and for others. YOLO's plans are only going to get bigger from here, and we want to keep spreading kindness through our foundation. I hope to gain more support from people who want to spread the love and joy as much as I do.”
Over the year, Jacqueline has targeted to work on the betterment of society. With an NGO called the Roti Bank, the foundation had targeted to provide one lakh meals that month for the needy. They had also partnered with the Feline Foundation, an initiative to help stray animals. distributed masks, sanitizers, and raincoats to front-line workers- the Mumbai and Pune Police Force, who continued to work relentlessly amid the pandemic. The acts of spreading kindness continued when Fernandez along with the foundation partnered with Beachplease for the beach clean-up drive, During Diwali connected with Mann NGO for the Diwali artifacts purchasing and joined the kids there in making those products. Diwali celebrations took place with the Kinnar community as well.
For Christmas they spread joy by celebrating the festival with the children from Udayan Shalini Mumbai (NGO) and Oscar Foundation and also recently hosted a movie screening for the underprivileged children.
