My name is Kiara Gandhi and I am a student from Grade 11 of Jamnabai Narsee International School, Mumbai.

Giving back to the community has always been something very close to my heart, as it is for most people. There is an irreplaceable feeling of joy I feel, on putting a smile on the faces of others. The Akshaya Patra organisation provides me with an opportunity to do so, while also sharing my love for food with the less fortunate...

Imagine traveling to school, studying for long hours, and playing in the sun, all on an empty stomach. Horrifying isn’t it? Just skipping one meal a day would be difficult for most of us. We wouldn’t be able to function too well throughout the rest of the day. Fortunately, we have the privilege of enjoying three meals per day, keeping us healthy and strong, both mentally and physically.

However, an innumerable amount of children all over our country do not have this luxury. A lot of children drop out of school because they don't get enough to eat, resulting in fatigue and illness. It is also a reason for them to not go to school at all. Akshay Patra strongly fights this unfortunate persistence via its "mid-day meal program," that has already changed the lives of many. It brings the same kind of happiness that we feel, to the less fortunate!

Akshaya Patra reflects the idea of "Food is the ingredient that binds us together." Through this campaign, I have the platform to convert the dreams of many children into a possible and wonderful reality.

By wholeheartedly investing in this campaign, I aim to create a difference in the lives of as many school children as possible, to the best of my ability.

I truly wish that all of you support this campaign and bring a smile to another child with your small act of kindness. Please spread this message in any and every way possible!

Let us unite, because together we can do so much!