My name is Noel Juby Chandy. I am 14 years old and in Grade 9 at Cathedral and John Connon School Mumbai.

I have undertaken this campaign because I was surprised to learn that many students from low-income homes in Haryana who go to school do not have basic school gear like proper footwear or a school bag and often sit on the hard ground in order to study at school.

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. Every student deserves the right to a quality education without having to go through these numerous 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, and a recycled school bag for books. 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. We can help improve the future of children who deserve a equal chance as us to education and success. This kit brings a big smile to these children's faces and gives them a lot of confidence with the ability to achieve great things.