THE PROBLEM
Education has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Children from economically underserved backgrounds can not attend schools due to the pandemic and most of them do not have the resources to access online learning. This is a threat to their education. The Hyderabad based NGO Nirmaan wants to fix this problem.
THE SOLUTION
Nirmaan has decided to empower these students by giving them ACER ONE 7 4G tablets. Along with the tablets, they will also be given high-quality earphones and a Jio connection for a minimum of 6 months. This kit will be a comprehensive solution to their learning woes.
Specifications of the ACER ONE 7 46 that retails at approx. INR 9300:
- 2MP primary camera and 0.3MP front-facing camera
- 17.78 centimetres (7-inch) HD LCD multi-touch capacitive touchscreen with 1024 x 600 pixels resolution
- Android v6.0 Marshmallow operating system with 1.5GHz Mediatek MT8321 quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB and dual SIM dual-standby (3G+3G)
- 3450mAH lithium-polymer battery
- 1-year manufacturer warranty for device and 6 months manufacturer warranty for in-box accessories including batteries from the date of purchase
There is a requirement for about 5000 students in Government High Schools in and around Telangana, in the first phase, Nirmaan hopes to impact at least 250 students.
IT COSTS JUST INR 14500 (INCL. LAST MILE DISTRIBUTION) TO IMPACT ONE STUDENT. THIS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS ACROSS HYDERABAD.
HOW ARE THESE STUDENTS SELECTED?
The criteria for selection of the students:
- They study in a Government school.
- Come from an economically underprivileged background.
- They currently have no means to access online learning.
ABOUT ME
My name is Annika. I am 14 years old and in Grade 9 at ISH.
During this pandemic, we have realized how flawed our education system is, just because people don't have enough money doesn't mean that their kids shouldn't get a good education. Most of their parents are daily wage earners meaning they live by the day, their first concern is putting food on the table so getting their kid's education is unheard of. We take most things for granted whereas these children don't have anything. Just because a pandemic occurred and it isn't safe to be in classrooms doesn't mean that their education gets put on pause.
So while we are sitting in our safe homes and living a life full of luxuries, we need to help them. We know that Coronavirus isn't just going to go away in the next couple of weeks we will likely be battling this disease for 3 - 6 months( or even longer), during that time we want these kids to get an education. These students don't have access to a smartphone, laptop, or internet. Which means that they cant attend any of the online classes. There is a dire need for these devices. It's astonishing how much INR 14500 can affect an underprivileged student. Help me bridge this digital divide and ensure that no one is left behind as everything shifts online.
COST SHEET
THE KIND OF STUDENTS YOU CAN IMPACT
SNIPPETS OF THE PREVIOUS DISTRIBUTION DRIVE
The initiative was flagged off by giving 5 devices to the Commissioner of School Education, Telangana.
IN THE NEWS
ABOUT THE NGO
Nirmaan Organization is a not-for-profit started by a group of BITS Pilani students in 2005, it is based in Hyderabad. We work in the sectors of Education, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Social Leadership (Volunteering) in 8 states of India, supporting Children, Youth Women and Farmers from underprivileged backgrounds. In the past 15 years of our journey, we have impacted the lives of 1+ million beneficiaries with the support of 220+ full-time employees and 750+ strong volunteer network, generating 12+ crores (p.a.) worth of Social Impact through 12 Flagship Programs and Social Leadership Initiatives while partnering with 35+ Corporate, Government and Philanthropic organizations.
LOCATION
TAX BENEFITS
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as NIRMAAN is a registered NGO & you can avail of benefits under section 80G of IT act. Foreign funding is also accepted.
FAQs
Will we get to know the details of who benefitted?
Yes. After the money has been collected it will be transferred by Fueladream to NIRMAAN We will update you on the details of the beneficiaries as soon as possible. Once we get this information we shall upload a report on the UPDATES section of this campaign. You will then get an alert & can read details about the beneficiaries.
When do I get the receipts?
The receipts will start getting processed about 4 to 6 weeks AFTER the campaign is closed and will be sent to you directly.
How does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding in India is a relatively new concept & is growing very quickly.
It’s a concept that allows a large number of funders (like you) to fund an idea or a cause or event by giving small amounts of money online. Fueladream.com is a crowdfunding platform in India that allows for such pooling of funds. You can fund innovations & ideas on FuelADream and be the first to get these products or make them come true. You can also do a good turn by funding charities and causes through crowdfunding. When you fund a charity it’s more like a donation & you get small innovative rewards like a shout-out on an FB page or a thank you email from the beneficiaries.
