Help these private school teachers to survive the lockdown

“I gave my first speech when I was in Class 10. It was about becoming a teacher as it was a noble profession and it can mould the lives of students and thereby, society,” says VK Rao, with a hint of frustration in his voice.

Rao was a Mathematics teacher for 14 years. He permanently left his ‘dream job’ in March, vexed with the current situation arising out of the COVID-19 crisis. Rao is now an agricultural laborer, owing to the lockdown and the consequent pay cuts and terminations that private sector schools have imposed on teachers across the state of Telangana.

Thousands of teachers are struggling for survival after many private schools in India closed down in the aftermath of the lockdown to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. There are an estimated 11,700 private schools which have not paid salaries since March 15, forcing many teachers to look for alternate employment at farms and agencies. Sphoorti seeks your help in providing some relief to these teachers who have shaped millions of lives. 

Through your support, we plan to give a Grocery kit worth around Rs 1500.