My name is Aarush. I am 14-years-old and a Grade 9 student at DPS, Bangalore North.

I have undertaken this campaign because I was surprised to learn that many students from low-income homes in Karnataka, who go to school (mainly govt schools) 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.

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. Each kit costs just INR 900 including the cost of distribution. Fund INR 2700 for example and transform the lives of 3 students.

I learnt about crowd-funding through a session conducted by Ranga sir in my school. I was intrigued in crowd funding as it has a large impact on poor students in Karnataka. I was shocked that we could help 3 students by donating just 2700. Please support my campaign by donating as much as possible.

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