I am currently the Vice President for a student organization on campus called Project RISHI. Our chapter of Project RISHI (Rural India Social and Health Improvement) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the sustainable development and growth of rural Indian communities. We work with a village called Anandwan in Central Maharashtra that was established by Baba Amte as a rehabilitation center for leprosy patients and kids with disabilities since there is so much social stigma in India regarding these issues.

This summer we will be conducting three projects. 1) A mental health assessment of leprosy patients who have received amputations, 2) Health Education for kids in the blind and deaf school in Anandwan, and 3) A diagnostic health clinic to screen the village for Anemia and Diabetes. Over the course of the year we have spent a lot of time and effort raising over $6000 for the projects and pledged to send 100% of the money directly to the projects and not for any other costs.

Here is where I need your help - I am planning to pay to attend the trip completely out of my own pocket so I want to fundraise money to help with the process. I am requesting at least $20/family to raise enough money so I can attend the trip and help and conduct these projects with the rest of my team. We have such a big community here so I think this is reasonable goal for me!

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