Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Rotary Bangalore Midtown Gennext (RBMGN)

My name is AISHWARYA NEDUNGADI. I am a concerned Rotarian and I am doing this campaign to support the education of students in Karnataka who come from low-income homes by providing them with a unique back-to-school kit.

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 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 unique kit as its made from old clothes and old shoes. This is a very small amount to impact a student. Fund INR 9500 for example, and transform the lives of 10 students.

Please support my 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.