About:
My name is UTSAV RAJ. I am 14-years old and a Grade 9 student at DPS, Knowledge Park-V, Greater 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 (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 (including distribution costs) and gives these students a pair of recycled footwear, a recycled study mat to sit comfortably on at school or at home, and a recycled school bag. This is a very small amount to impact a student. Fund INR 1800 for example and transform the lives of 2 students. Fund INR 2700 and impact 3 students. That is all it takes to impact lives.
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.