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AASHAYEIN
Delivering complete school kits and dignity, one bag at a time.
About This Initiative
Aashayein is a stationery distribution initiative dedicated to supporting tribal and underprivileged students with complete school kits. Each child receives a thoughtfully curated kit along with a school bag, ensuring they have everything they need to learn with dignity.
What we aim to do:
Provide complete school kits and academic essentials
Build confidence and encourage consistent learning
Reduce school dropouts caused by lack of basic resource
How It Started:
The journey of Aashayein began in 2014 with just 77 students. What started as a small effort has now grown into a large-scale movement.
Today, we have successfully distributed complete stationery kits to 1,00,000+ children, empowering them to continue their education with confidence.
Our Mission:
- To distribute 30,000+ kits every year by 2030
- To minimize school dropouts caused by lack of stationery and basic educational tools
Our Unique Approach:
At Aashayein, every contribution creates a direct impact.
Each kit is customized based on the student’s academic standard
Volunteers actively participate in packing every kit, ensuring care and connection
Distribution is carried out in phases through on-ground school visits
Our team personally visits Zilla Parishad (Z.P.) schools to hand over kits to students
Where We Serve
Rural and underserved schools - Pan India
Started January 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an Aashayein kit include?
Each kit includes essential stationery items such as notebooks, pencils, pens, geometry boxes (for higher grades), and a school bag—customized as per the student’s grade.
Who are the beneficiaries of this initiative?
Students from tribal, rural, and underprivileged backgrounds studying in Zilla Parishad and other rural schools across India.
How can I contribute to Aashayein?
You can contribute by sponsoring kits, donating funds, or volunteering with us during packing and distribution drives.
How can corporates support Aashayein? Can employees get volunteering hours?
Corporates can support by sponsoring bulk kits, partnering for CSR initiatives, or organizing employee engagement drives.
Yes, corporate employees can participate in kit assembly activities and receive recognized volunteering hours
How are the kits distributed?
Our volunteers personally visit schools and distribute kits directly to students, ensuring transparency and real impact.
How do you ensure the right kits reach the right students?
We coordinate with schools and prepare kits based on each student’s academic standard to meet their exact needs.
Can I volunteer for this initiative?
Yes! Volunteers play a key role in packing kits and participating in distribution drives. You can reach out to join our team.
Our Impact
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Project Leads
Shashi Shetty
Montu Maharana
Asif Shaikh
Rupesh Pawar
Disha Kewlani
Pallavi Jha