USKIDS4WATER:
Empowering Education
Through Action
Anay Maheshwari
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Goal #4 – Quality Education
What is SDG 4?
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and
promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Why I Chose This Goal:
Education changes lives. I wanted to help communities
where access to schooling is limited — especially for
children in rural India.
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Research Overview
Global Article (CRY India): Supports education access for rural kids → (objective data: "Over 2
million children supported")
National Article (Smile Foundation): Focus on school infrastructure and teacher support →
(objective data: "500+ schools supported nationwide")
Local Article (Chicago Tribune): Local students fundraised for schools abroad → (subjective
insight: Inspired community impact)
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Social Problems + Solutions
Problem 1: Inadequate infrastructure in rural areas
→ Solution: NGOs building and upgrading schools
Problem 2: Gender disparities in education
→ Solution: Programs like Educate Girls boost female enrollment
Problem 3: Lack of access to quality teaching
→ Solution: eVidyaloka uses digital classrooms to connect teachers
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Hassan Khoury ©
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Volunteer Experience
Agency: USKIDS4WATER
My Role:
Helped organize and promote community fundraiser
Created $50 donation model to encourage participation
Why This Agency:
It aligned with my passion for educational equity and let me take initiative in
fundraising for real-world impact
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What I Learned From Volunteering
Organization and communication are key in
mobilizing donors
Even small donations create big change
when scaled
Collaboration brings stronger results
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Informed Action + Letter to Official
Letter to Elected Official
I also volunteered more than 15 hours through USKIDS4WATER because I feel as
if that wasn't enough for me to really get something I am passionate about
done.
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Conclusion + Advice
What I’d Do Differently:
Start promotion earlier and set up donation tracking per
charity
What I’d Keep the Same:
Fundraising something that you can make people interested
in
Advice to Juniors:
Pick a cause you're passionate about. It’ll keep you motivated
and make your project more meaningful.
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Thank You!
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