My name is Anoushka . I am 14-years-old and a Grade 9 student at The Pathways School, Noida.

I have undertaken this campaign because I was surprised to learn that many students from low-income homes in Uttar Pradesh, who go to school do not have basic school gear like proper footwear or a school bag and often sit on the hard ground in order to study at school. I currently teach at an NGO and they have resources but these students do not have enough resources. They do not have shoes and have to sit on the ground. Even if you donate a small amount of money, it will really help the children

Sitting down on the floor for long periods of time means 9 in 10 students will face posture-related problems. It also has an indirect impact on their eyesight and their ability to concentrate and study. Lack of footwear also leads to foot-related diseases and health issues.

The back-to-school kit costs just INR 900 and gives students a pair of recycled footwear, a recycled study mat to sit comfortably at school or home and a recycled school bag for books. This is a very small amount to impact a student. Fund INR 4500 for example and transform the lives of 5 students.

Please support my campaign and let us together impact the health, school attendance, and grades of these fellow students. This kit also brings a big smile to their faces and gives them a lot of confidence.