My name is Mariska Shroff . I am 12 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 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 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. This kit also brings a big smile to their faces and gives them a lot of confidence.