Our classroom vision is, "We will take ownership of ourselves and our peers in order to achieve excellence," and every day, I see proof points of that excellence and leadership in my students. I see it when Preeti fights against family pressure to stay in school and pass tenth boards, even when they tell her that she doesn't study well enough for it to be worth it. I see it when Sarvesh stays after school and makes revision worksheets for every student in class. I see it when Kajal and Pratibha got permission from the principal to run seminars about gender equality in every classroom in school, so that all students will be equipped to solve India's toughest problems.

The excellence these students strive for requires resources so that they can achieve their goals and be whoever they want to be, despite the circumstances they come from. Preeti and Nadeem need help paying school fees so that they can stay in school, Sarvesh needs to photocopy his handmade worksheets, and all of my students need access to award-winning and challenging books so that they can improve their reading, critical thinking, and exposure to the world.

We want your help so that we can make these projects, and many more, come to fruition, so that our students can be proof that anything is possible.

**The money from this fundraiser will be used primarily to buy a projector and speakers for the classroom, and worksheets, books, dictionaries, and other school supplies for children. For students with exceptional mitigating circumstances, it will also be used to help defray their cost of attendance at Shivner, including school fees (Rs. 500 per month), uniforms, and textbooks.