MY APPEAL

Support my Mission to Empower Children with The Power of Education!

Hi there! I'm a pediatric dentist by profession. Over time, I’ve witnessed firsthand the struggles of children who can't afford the dental care they need, as well as those who can't access quality education. This has deeply impacted me, and it’s why I’ve decided to combine my love for running with my passion for making a difference in the lives of these children. Hence, I stepped into fundraising for the first time.

In April 2025, I’m participating in the TCS World 10K in Bengaluru to raise funds for the Gubbachi Learning Community, an organization that provides vital education to children from underprivileged backgrounds. This is not just about running a race—it’s about running with purpose and hope for a better future for these children.

I’ve been running for the past 9 years and have participated in a total of 7 events so far. This time, though, I’m running with a greater goal: to support children in need of education & basic necessities. The funds I raise will help provide access to education to children of migrant workers in the state, and ultimately, create opportunities for children to build a brighter future for themselves.

I’m asking for your help to make this vision a reality. Every contribution, no matter how big or small, will help improve the lives of children who are desperately in need of support. Let’s join hands together and create a wave of change that can bring smiles, education and hope to these children.

RAISING FUNDS FOR

GUBBACHI LEARNING COMMUNITY

Founded in 2015, Gubbachi Learning Community is a Section 8 company* working towards the educational inclusion of marginalised children from migrant families in Bangalore’s IT corridor along Sarjapur and Outer Ring Roads.

Children from these communities are often prevented from attending school due to multiple reasons - from physical access, existing learning deficits and cultural barriers. Even if they are able to attend, non-learning in under-resourced government schools present further obstacles. This leads to poor school outcomes, low attendance and ultimately - to dropouts.

Gubbachi has developed a portfolio of interlinking programmes that take a 360° view of this problem:

- Our Educational Programmes address the spectrum of learning disadvantage and seek to remove barriers to education – with particular focus on foundational literacy and school certification for adolescents.

- Our Community Programmes include initiatives to support the families of students to keep them invested in schooling. For example: building social identity for migrant workers, enabling access to benefits and entitlements, and providing access to quality healthcare.

Since 2015, we have impacted 3,900+ children in nine Government Higher Primary Schools along Sarjapur Road, and engaged with 18,300+ families in around 30 migrant communities across Bangalore.

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