How it all began
It was a typical rainy day in Amsterdam, and Uma, a spirited retired English teacher in her late 60s, sat by her window, reflecting on life. With her children busy with their own lives, she longed for connection, purpose, and a way to rediscover her inner strength.
Her daughters, determined to help, searched for meaningful activities to brighten her days, but soon realised that this was no easy task. After days of contacting people, eventually, they found Maria, a young woman eager to learn English.
Friendship sparks
What started as simple conversation sessions soon blossomed into a beautiful friendship, reigniting Uma's love for teaching and helping her feel valued again.
Inspired by this newfound energy, Uma then started learning the basics of painting from Jenela, a talented young art student. She discovered a love for art and really looked forward to her art sessions and her conversations with Jenela. Week after week, she spent hours painting, her creativity flourished, and she discovered a passion for painting that brought color, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose into her life.
The Spark of an Idea
Amazed by the positive impact of these interactions, both on her mother’s wellbeing as well as the younger ladies, Rashmi, Uma’s eldest daughter, began to dream bigger. What if there was a way to create more of these transformative exchanges? What if people of all ages could come together to discover their passions and find renewed purpose, change their mindsets, and align with their true selves? If only here was an easy way to connect……
Sharing my knowledge gave me a lot of joy; I felt valued. Learning helped me get rid of my inhibitions and opened my mind to new possibilities. My lonely world filled up with shades of color and joy. I’m lucky that there was someone there to push me to try something new, someone who believed in my talent. I’m glad SparkOn is there for others.
Uma
Art by Uma
Starting to paint with oils on canvas, Uma gradually shifted to digital art, experimenting with different styles and media. Each piece represents not just artistic growth, but personal transformation. She takes great pride in her art and beams with all the positive feedback and encouragement she receives.
A Vision Takes Shape
SparkOn was born from this powerful idea: to create a space for live, interactive learning, where people can connect, grow, and transform together. Rashmi, driven by her vision of empowerment, teamed up with Paul, who brought his technical expertise and creative ideas to the table. With the support and guidance of Radhika, Chinmai, and Ahcene, they turned this dream into reality.
We have faced more than our fair share of challenges, but the vision and hope keeps us going; some days with a smile and others with tears. It is our idealism, fueled by our passion, that gives us the courage and strength to try and move that mountain everyday.
Today, Sparkon is more than a platform; it's a catalyst for personal transformation. We believe everyone has untapped potential waiting to be discovered. Through expert-led coaching, workshops, and group sessions, we help people discover their inner strength, discover their purpose, and empower them to create lives without limits.
Our Community
We're building a vibrant community where people from all walks of life come together to grow, learn, and transform. Whether you're looking to build confidence, find clarity, or achieve your boldest dreams, you'll find your path here.
Find out moreabout usand ourmission and visionfor an inclusive world where everyone can find their inner strengths and purpose and feel empowered to be their unique selves.
We are grateful for all the encouragement from our families and friends, our development partners who have worked very hard to create the SparkOn platform, and the help and support of countless people who have volunteered their time and effort to make SparkOn a reality.
