My name is Akshaya Nigam. I am 15 years old and a Grade 10 student at EuroSchool, HSR, Bengaluru.

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 to study at school.

Sitting for so many hours on the hard ground means a high chance of having posture-related problems. The students who go barefoot to school will likely have many cuts and bruises and a high chance of getting foot-related 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 1800 for example and transform the lives of 2 students.

Getting this kit for ourselves might not seem like a big deal to us, but for the children, it changes their lives. Fewer chances of getting diseases, better hygiene, and a better environment are the least we can do for them by giving them the back-to-school kit.

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.