Kothapalli Gopichand Cycles for Girls' Education as part of Umeed 1000 Cyclothon

Kothapalli has already cycled for more than 1600 kilometres, including the Umeed 1000 Cyclothon of 2017. He says that his last year's experience of the cyclotron was extremely rewarding and he is looking forward to the upcoming event so that he can help raise more funds for the noble cause of girl education.

Kothapalli discusses that he has finished most of his education with the help of scholarship and grant money. He is thankful for the avenues which a good education opened for him and feels that it is now his turn to give back to the society. He sees this opportunity to help poor girls with their education as a privilege and is excitedly awaiting the cyclotron.

This year, Kothapalli is cycling for Udbhav School, which focuses on Providing holistic English medium education to low income group girl children in urban slums in Hyderabad. IIMA Alumni Association Hyderabad Chapter Charitable Trust took over the school (facing imminent closure) located in Rasoolpura, a slum area of Hyderabad, designated as a notified slum by the government in April, 2013. The IIMA alumni are spurred by the vision that all children should have the same opportunities. The school was renamed as “Udbhav School” by IIMAAA Hyderabad Chapter Charitable trust. Therefore, the Udbhav management is committed to providing the Udbhav children opportunities and education for their all round growth and development. Their vision is to transform the lives of at least 10,000 underprivileged children and their families by 2025.