THE BACKGROUND:

School-going children in many government schools are greatly disadvantaged when they go to school. They walk long distances bare feet, they do not have a proper school bag, and they sit on the floor. All this leads to poor attendance, health issues and a lack of interest in studies (as their sitting posture itself is very uncomfortable).

THE SOLUTION:

The Mumbai-based NGO- Greensole has developed a wonderful back-to-school kit that consists of:-

1. Footwear (No more barefoot walking)

2. Study Mat (Makes it comfortable to sit at school for long hours)

3. School Bag (Ergonomically designed and colourful)

These elements are made from recycled material. For example, the sole from old footwear (which would be burnt or thrown into a landfill) is turned into new footwear. Old clothes are used to make the bags and mats. This is very environmentally friendly. Greensole also provides employment to women at their manufacturing unit.

Pic shows the items that will be included in the back-to-school kit.

The kit makes a BIG impact on rural students.

Pic shows students with the contents of the back-to-school kit.

The back-to-school kit contains a pair of recycled footwear, a soft study mat to sit comfortably on the bare ground and attend classes and a school bag to carry all their books and stationery. This dramatically changed a student's attitude to school and studies. It improves attendance, focuses at school and helps them fall in love with education. It also eliminates both foot-related diseases and improves the child's posture, decreases strain on the eyes and reduces stress on the neck and back.

UPCYCLED ITEMS

Upcycling refers to using end-of-life materials to make a new product with added value. That is to say, we re-use a product that is no longer used, or that can no longer be used, and turn it into a useful product.

This type of recycling has a positive impact on the environment since it defers and reduces the amount of waste in a landfill. In addition, the material is not processed like in downcycling, instead, it is cut, folded, moulded, etc. into a new product. 

EACH BACK-TO-SCHOOL KIT COSTS JUST INR 900.

WHAT GOES INTO THE KIT

CASE STUDY

PREVIOUS DISTRIBUTION

Pic shows the distribution of Back-To-School kits in a school in rural Telangana with Greensole.

ABOUT ME

My name is Angad Nayyar. I am 15 years old and in Grade 10 at Oberoi International School - JVLR.

As a financial literacy advocate, I recently embarked on a campaign to educate blue collar workers about the benefits of mutual funds. I understand that this demographic often lacks access to financial resources and education, and I wanted to provide them with the tools and knowledge they need to secure their financial futures.

To kick off the campaign, I organized a series of workshops at local community centers and union halls. These workshops were designed to be interactive and engaging, with the goal of making the often-intimidating world of finance accessible and approachable to those who may not have had much experience with it.

At the workshops, I covered a wide range of topics related to mutual funds, including how they work, the different types available, and the potential risks and rewards of investing in them. I also provided attendees with practical tips and resources they could use to get started with mutual funds on their own.

One of the most rewarding aspects of this campaign was the opportunity to connect with individuals from all walks of life and see the tangible impact that financial education can have on their lives. Many attendees told me that they had never given much thought to investing before, but that the workshop had opened their eyes to the possibilities and convinced them to take the first steps towards building a more secure financial future.

I believe that this campaign is a vital one, and I am committed to continuing my efforts to educate and empower blue collar workers. However, I can't do it alone. That's why I am seeking funding to help me expand the reach of this campaign and bring financial literacy to even more people.

By supporting this campaign, you can be a part of something truly meaningful and impactful. You'll be helping to give people the tools and knowledge they need to take control of their finances and build a brighter future for themselves and their families. So please, consider supporting this campaign and investing in the financial well-being of our blue collar community. Together, we can make a real difference.

OUR PARTNER

Greensole Origins :

As athletes, the founders of Greensole, Shriyans Bhandari and Ramesh Dhami ran hundreds of kilometres every year. They also ran through at least 3 to 4 pairs of sports shoes every year. The soles were in good condition but the shoe sides tore within months. The duo always wondered if they could find some use for the intact soles of these quality sports shoes. A bit of research led to the idea of refurbishing them into trendy slippers. That brainwave eventually spawned an eco-friendly enterprise that reuses shoe soles and is appropriately named Greensole. Greensole used to previously only recycle shoes but now they also give back-to-school kits to rural students which include upcycled footwear, masks, study mats and school bags.

MAP SHOWING AREAS WHERE RURAL STUDENTS WILL BENEFIT:

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TAX BENEFITS:

Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as the NGO, Greensole is a registered trust and you can avail of benefits under section 80G of the IT act. Foreign funding is NOT accepted.

FEEDBACK THAT YOU GET

To ensure that there is complete transparency I shall get a report from the NGO (this takes between 1 to 3 months usually after the funds are raised and transferred to them) telling me who benefitted from the funding. The details will then be posted on the UPDATES section of my campaign. As soon as I post an update, the platform will send an EMAIL alert to all the funders - i.e. to you. Click on the link on the email and you can read about who benefitted. That's transparent right.

The below image is an example of the FEEDBACK FORMAT that will be shared.