My name is Nihal R.A. I am 14 years old and a Grade 9 student at Sishya School, Adyar, Chennai.

I have undertaken this campaign because I was surprised to learn that many students from low-income homes in Tamil Nadu, 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 950 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. Fund INR 2850 for example and transform the lives of 3 students.

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

If you support my campaign, it will help me obtain valuable skills and give me an insight into the important aspect of business and sales. Imagine a world where every child has access to food, education, and a safe place to grow. Sadly, that’s not the reality for countless underprivileged kids who face daily struggles we can barely imagine. But you have the power to change that. With just one donation, you can help rewrite a child’s story—from hardship to hope. Knowing that you helped a child, it can make your day better. Thank you.