My name is Khushi Dhawan. I am 16 years old and a Grade 11 student at the Jamnabai Narsee School (JNS), Mumbai.

I am running this crowdfunding campaign to transform the education of the students studying in the flood-effected and dilapidated school located in the rural areas of Thane District.

It was disheartening to see the condition of the school building, classrooms, and common areas and I wonder how children are able to study in such an environment. Making the school and classrooms bright, cheerful, and safe and providing them with modern amenities will change their lives for the better. This change could make them fall in love with learning and eager to gain knowledge.

Through this campaign, my fellow students and I, aim to transform this school so that 175-plus students who come here, learn in a better environment and look forward to coming to the school. This will help the students reach their potential and leverage their education to build a career and life for themselves.

The design of the new school is very modern and contemporary. It is constructed on stilts so that all the classrooms are on the first floor and away from flood waters. It is a safe and wonderful environment to learn.

When you donate to this cause, you are not only investing in infrastructure but also in the opportunities, education and the lives of students.