14,000 Dreams, One Notebook at a Time: Empowering Rural | Milaap
14,000 Dreams, One Notebook at a Time: Empowering Rural Karnataka
3%
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Rs.50,931
of Rs.15,00,000
22 supporters
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    Created by

    kritagyata trust
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    This fundraiser will benefit

    rural children education

    from Bengaluru, Karnataka

The Heart of the Mission. 

In the quiet corners of rural Karnataka, thousands of bright, eager children walk miles to reach their local government schools. They have the passion to learn and the grit to succeed, but they often lack the most basic tool required to do so: a notebook. 

For a family living on daily wages, the start of a new school year is often a time of financial dread. When parents are forced to choose between a meal and school supplies, education often takes a backseat. Many children try to stretch a single notebook across five different subjects, or worse, stop writing altogether when the pages run out. 

Why This Matters: 

A notebook is more than just paper; it is a child’s workspace, their memory, and their canvas for the future. 

Combating the "Rural Education Gap": While digital tools are rising in cities, physical notebooks remain the lifeline of rural learning. Without them, classroom engagement drops significantly. 
Building Dignity: Handing a child a set of fresh, brand-new notebooks gives them a sense of ownership and pride. It tells them that their education is worth investing in. 
Preventing Dropouts: Financial barriers, however small, are the leading cause of school dropouts in rural areas. By removing the cost of essential stationery, we keep children in the classroom. 
Supporting Teachers: It is nearly impossible for teachers in government schools to follow a curriculum when students have nowhere to record lessons or practice their work. 

The Scale of Our Impact. 

This is a massive undertaking, but with your help, it is entirely possible. 
Beneficiaries: 14,000 underprivileged students. 
Reach: 200 rural government schools across Karnataka.
The Kit: Each child will receive a bundle of notebooks with relevant stationery tailored to their grade level. 

Join the Vidya Spoorthi Movement. 

Kritagyata Trust has been working on the ground since 2015, impacting over 100,000+ lives. Through their Vidya Spoorthi (Inspiration for Education) initiative, they ensure that your donations go directly into the hands of the children who need them most. 

Every page you fund is a page where a child will solve a math problem, write a poem, or sketch a dream. 

Please donate today. Share this campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues. Let’s ensure that for these 14,000 children, the only limit to their success is their imagination, not the lack of a notebook. 

All donations to Kritagyata Trust are tax-exempt under Section 80G. 

Attached are a few pics of the donation drive.

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