Raine Seville, dancehall artiste and co-founder of the charity organisation, sports a One Touch tee.

Inspired to give back to the needy, dancehall artiste Raine Seville and long-time best friend Sophronia McKenzie have put their heart into the non-profit organisation, One Touch Charity Limited.

One Touch, which was founded in April, gives young Jamaicans a chance to enhance their education, expand on personal development, and provides a platform for them to become business-savvy go-getters who will contribute positively to the society.

Consisting of eight vibrant board members, all under age 24, One Touch Charity is a relatively new philanthropic organisation but has gained public attention since its inception.

The dream, which was birthed into reality by two career-driven women - both University of Technology graduates (Raine studied marketing and international business and Sophronia, accounting), is now a driving force, propelling young men and women to seek motivation, love and support.

Saturday Life caught up with Raine, the sprightly diva-in-training, to find out more about her charity.

The sweet-singing Raine Seville also said the charity lacks vital tools for achieving its goal of helping to mould a better society, and welcomes potential investors to come on board. They have also received 50 per cent of proceeds generated from the recently concluded Rum Punch party, held at Morgan's Harbour Hotel, on December 6.

For further information, please visit the One Touch website at http://www.onetouchcharity.org.

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It's very interesting that two young people could have dedicated themselves to such a venture, which is non-profitable. In your words, what's the aim of this venture?

To provide resources for young people in order to enhance their full potential as Jamaicans and help them become self-sufficient in our society. We are here to show unconditional love and also make the youth aware of their importance. We are also here to make a positive difference in the lives of the less fortunate in our society by positively touching those lives.

There is another charity programme on your list. Tell us more about it.

It's the Just A Touch Drive charity event. The aim of this particular event is to drop off the various necessities for children living at the Maxfield Park Children's Home (in Kingston). The items being donated are food, toiletries, school supplies, medicine, among others.

The next is Santa's Wish List, which is also on December 19. Christmas is fast approaching and, as the name suggests, we took a wish list from the girls at the Church of God Girls' Home, located at 25 Charlton Avenue, in Kingston. The members are trusted to buy as many gifts as possible.

What can the public contribute?

We would love if the public can donate whatever they can, whether it may be clothes, school supplies, toiletries or food, as long as it's useful to the children's home."

How do they go about contributing?

They can either call our vice-president Nickisha Chin at 470-7280 or send an email to onetouchcharity@gmail.com. Once they have contacted us, the necessary information on where to drop off donations will be given.

Will other artistes participate at the event?

I will be performing, Bugle, D'Angel, Mystic, Shady Squad and more. Chromatic will provide the music. I will also be doing a speech on self-confidence and overcoming obstacles, along with other guest speakers.

For those who can't contribute cash or kind, how can they help out?

They can send us words of encouragement. They can also give us ideas that can help us to be of better service to those in need.

So, are there any plans for One Touch Charity?

We are planning on having our official launch. We have quarterly charitable events. We are hoping to build on this foundation as a stronger charitable organisation.