About:
My name is Manishka Erande. I am 14 years old and in Grade 9 at Oberoi International School (OGC).
I have undertaken this campaign after learning that surprisingly, many students from low-income homes in Haryana who go to school do not even have basic school gear like proper footwear or a school bag and often sit on the hard ground in order to study at school.
1. Sitting down on the floor for long periods of time means 9 in 10 students will face posture-related problems.
2. It also has an indirect impact on their eyesight and their ability to concentrate and study.
3. Lack of footwear also leads to foot-related diseases and health issues.
The back-to-school kit costs only INR 900 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 very small amount that can impact someone’s life forever! For example, funding INR 3600 can already transform the lives of 4 students. What’s more? It helps the environment too!
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. Thank you for reading :)