Mandal Parishad Primary School (MPPSchool Kallupalli) in Gangavaram Mandal, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, is a government-run school that has always struggled with limited funding. My uncle works at this school, so I have seen firsthand the challenges the students and teachers face every year. My family has tried to help by providing books and supplies whenever possible, but the need always exceeds what we can offer.

This year, my daughter Nidhi, who is turning 13, wanted to do something special. Instead of receiving birthday gifts, she asked to raise money for the students at MPPSchool Kallupalli. Nidhi has visited India and spent time at the school with my uncle. She often reflects on the differences between her life in the US and the lives of children in India, many of whom struggle to stay in school because their families cannot afford basic supplies like notebooks, pencils, and bags. Some parents are forced to stop sending their children to school for this reason.

With this fundraiser, we hope to provide essential school supplies for the students and a laptop for the school to help with teaching. Nidhi is a caring and empathetic girl who understands the importance of education and wants to make a real difference for these children. Every contribution will help keep kids in school and give them the tools they need to learn and grow.