As someone once said 'The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest gesture'.
My name is Shriya Gururaj Padaki. I am 15years-old and a Grade 10 student at the Vidyaniketan School, Bengaluru.

Recently I came to know about the brutal conditions in which students of government schools study. These children are usually from low income households and do not have the basic necessities like footwear, school bags or even a desk to sit and study comfortably. It broke my heart to know that young, bright children who have such a bright future ahead of them should study on the cold,hard ground without school gear. Therefore, I have undertaken this campaign to make the lives of students easier, to bring in a change.

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 3600 for example and transform the lives of 4 students.

Every small contribution helps. 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. We are not just changing the lives of students, we are empowering and supporting the future of India.