THE BACKDROP
India is home to a vast and diverse population, with millions of children from disadvantaged backgrounds struggling to access quality education. According to UNESCO, India has the largest number of out-of-school children in the world. For families living in poverty, accessing quality education is a significant challenge.
Despite their potential and talent, these students face numerous barriers, including inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of qualified teachers, and limited access to resources. The lack of quality education perpetuates a cycle of poverty, as parents who have not experienced the benefits of education are less likely to prioritize their children's education.
As a result, students drop out, undermining their prospects. This systemic issue demands comprehensive solutions to empower these students. Inadequate infrastructure, shortage of qualified teachers, and limited resources exacerbate the issue.
THE PROBLEM
The SWIS Foundation has identified four vulnerable schools in Kolkata, West Bengal. These schools have crumbling infrastructure, cramped classrooms, and inadequate basic amenities like toilets and clean water facilities. The schools lack essential resources, including uniforms, books, and stationery, making it difficult for students to focus on their studies. The overall atmosphere is one of neglect and disrepair, hindering the ability of students to receive a quality education and reach their full potential.
The above images clearly show the dilapidated condition of the identified schools, which require immediate renovations.
THE INITIATIVE
The SWIS Foundation aims to address these challenges by providing comprehensive support to vulnerable schools, empowering students to unlock their potential and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
The funds raised in this campaign will be used to improve the school infrastructure and support the education of children who study there.
JUST INR 16000 WILL EDUCATE A CHILD FOR A YEAR.
(includes school renovation, fees, books, uniforms, stationery, and more).
BENEFICIARY SCHOOL LIST AND IMAGES:
THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE
Let's educate more bright students like Khusi and Amit and transform their lives. Join me on this journey.
EXPENSE SHEET:
ABOUT ME AND THIS CAMPAIGN
Hi! I'm Arush Panda, a grade 9 student studying at Calcutta International School; and I've decided to do something a little different from what I usually do — not to make my applications look pretty or tick off a box, but to help children who really want to learn and grow.
It might be a little hard to believe, but some kids genuinely want to go to school and learn new things. We students (myself included…) often take that for granted. After all, it's easy to forget what school gives us when we're stressing over homework, tests; or even just waking up early in the morning to show up! I can't say I'm not guilty of it either ; I can't even count the amount of days where I've wished I could be anywhere else.
That being said, these children want to go to school — they want the big textbooks, the work we dread doing, and most importantly, the chance for a brighter future.
Trying to wrap my head around the fact that there are kids out there fighting to live through the same days I call boring and hard to get through — and the fact that they can't, usually because their families can't afford it — made me want to help. It's why I’ve chosen to work with SWIS, to help kids smile, learn, and grow, just like I get to.
I'm not asking for much — a donation of ₹900 or more would help a lot in giving a child a full year of education. INR 16,000 supports one child — but I don't want to stop there, I hope to support as many as I can. I can't do it alone, but with your help, I believe we can really make a difference.
Thank you for reading. Have a blessed day!
LOCATION MAP:
PIC: The above pictures show the students of Calcutta International School visiting Panch Darshiya Vidyalaya during their previous community program.
ABOUT SWIS FOUNDATION:
SWIS Foundation, based in Telangana, is a non-profit organization committed to driving social change in India. They work tirelessly to improve the lives of underprivileged school children, orphaned youth, and street children, providing them with access to quality education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. Through their initiatives, they strive to bridge the gap between privilege and poverty, empowering marginalized young minds to reach their full potential. By working together with local communities and stakeholders, they aim to create a brighter, more inclusive future for India's most disadvantaged children.
TAX BENEFITS:
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as SWIS FOUNDATION is a registered NGO, and you can avail of benefits under section 80G of the IT Act. Foreign funding is not accepted.
FAQs
Will we get to know the details of who benefitted?
Yes. After the money has been collected it will be transferred by Fueladream to SWIS FOUNDATION. It will take from 2 to 3 months after that to get details of fund use. Once I get this information from them I shall upload it on the UPDATES section of this campaign. You will then get an alert and can read details about the beneficiaries.
When do I get the receipts?
It takes up to 4-6 weeks after the campaign is closed for the monies to be transferred to the NGO. The receipts will start getting processed about 4 to 6 weeks AFTER the campaign is closed and will be sent to you directly.
How can we fund this campaign with a Cheque?
Fueladream Online Ventures Pvt Ltd account details are as below:
BANK NAME: HDFC Bank Limited.
BRANCH: Koramangala( Main Branch). City: Bengaluru - 560095.
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 50200013106778
IFSC CODE: HDFC0000053
Please draw a cheque in favour of "Fueladream Online Ventures Pvt Ltd", and deposit the cheque into the Fueladream Online Ventures Pvt Ltd HDFC Bank account (any branch across INDIA). After you deposit the cheque, please send an email to prasad@fueladream.com AND getintouch@fueladream.com with the following funder information.
1) Name of Funder:
2) Full address with Pin code:
3) Telephone/Mobile no and Email ID:
4) PAN of funder:
5) Cheque number:
6) Amount funded:
7) Whose campaign are you funding. (Name of the person OR campaign number/ID):
After the funds are received and the above details are verified, the fund amount will be transferred to the respective campaign. This can take from 1-3 working days.
How does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding in India is a relatively new concept and is growing very quickly.
It’s a concept that allows a large number of funders (like you) to fund an idea or a cause or event by giving small amounts of money online. Fueladream.com is a crowdfunding platform in India that allows for such pooling of funds. You can fund innovations and ideas on FuelADream and be the first to get these products or make them come true. You can also do a good turn by funding charities and causes through crowdfunding.
