About:
My name is Eshika Bhukhanwala. I am 13 years old and in Grade 8 at the Jamnabai Narsee International School, Mumbai.
This kit will impact students in rural areas of rural Maharashtra and improve their health, attendance, and concentration at school.
I have undertaken this campaign because I was surprised to learn that many students from low-income homes in Maharashtra do not have basic school gear like footwear or a school bag and that they often sit on the hard ground as some schools do not have desks and chairs.
Sitting down on the floor for long periods means 9 in 10 students will face posture-related problems. It also has an 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, a recycled school bag for books, and a cloth mask. This is a very small amount to impact a student. Fund INR 3600 for example and transform the lives of 4 students.
Please support my campaign and let us together impact the health, school attendance, and grades of these fellow students.