#Mission5k - Empowering 5000 kids

I am fundraising for a cause close to my heart, educating and empowering the next generation, focusing on students from low-income families.

This cause is championed by the NGO I volunteer at - The Apprentice Project - that aims to develop social and emotional skills in government school children through skills that they are passionate to learn (Coding, Visual Arts, Dance, etc).

In this dynamic employment and global ecosystem, it is becoming increasingly important to empower children on how to think critically and solve problems and be creative. 

We use choice-based learning as a tool to build socio-emotional skills such as communication, confidence, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration, etc., impart real-world exposure, and provide opportunity platforms to children.

Previously, we had the Classroom Program under which we volunteered at schools and conduct sessions on Coding, Music, Drama, etc. I was the Music Facilitator for one such school in Pune and taught a batch of 20+ enthusiastic kids!

COVID-19 and subsequent school closures had left our children with no place to learn essential social and emotional skills or express how they truly feel. To help them from home, we have started a Remote Learning Program with mentor support, using platforms like WhatsApp, Google Classroom and Zoom. I was the Learning Support Mentor in the pilot program and have personally witnessed what a positive impact it made in the kids' lives.

#Mission5000 is our earnest attempt at raising funds to support 5000 children from Indian government schools and equip them with skills for the real world. The cost behind each child is INR 250/- per month, which implies that a contribution of INR 3000/- shall support a child for the entire academic year!

I aim to raise funds for 100 kids through this campaign and I need your support and contribution to create a wider impact and touch more lives. Please back my fundraiser and also share it with your family and friends so that together we can build a better India for all of us.

Look forward to your support!

(P.S. Contributions made to TAP can be claimed as a deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act)