My name is Aryan Saraswat an Australian-born Indian with family roots in Lucknow. On a recent visit, I saw students learning from worn, outdated materials—or with no books at all. Back in Melbourne, I began collecting discarded but high-quality books from local libraries including Melbourne City Library, St Kilda Library, and Fitzroy Library. With community support, I’ve already delivered a first shipment to schools in Lucknow and witnessed how much difference a book in hand can make.

Now I’m raising AUD $5,000 to fund a second shipment.

Where your donation goes

Freight and shipping from Melbourne to Lucknow

Packing, sorting, and labeling by subject and year level

Customs, local transport, and delivery to schools

I volunteer my time and cover coordination costs myself—every dollar here helps get books into classrooms. If you can contribute, thank you. If not, sharing this page still helps more than you know.

Together, we can turn discarded books into new chances for students in Lucknow.