A Student-Led Initiative

Every Child Deserves a Chance to Learn

Thousands of students at government schools in Andhra Pradesh sit in overcrowded classrooms without desks, fans, or books. We're here to change that — starting with ZPHS Nagayalanka.

500+Students
0AC Rooms
0Computers
Students studying outdoors on the floor Students in a classroom Classroom with damaged walls
The Challenge

Why These Students Need Your Help

ZPHS Nagayalanka is a Zilla Parishad High School in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. It serves over 500 students in Grades 6 through 10 — children from farming families, fishing communities, and daily-wage workers in and around the coastal town of Nagayalanka.

Despite the tireless dedication of its teachers, the school lacks the basic infrastructure that most of us take for granted. Students sit on concrete floors because there aren't enough desks. Classrooms have no fans — and in Andhra's 40°C+ summers, the heat makes it nearly impossible to focus. Many students share torn, outdated textbooks, and the school has zero computers for digital learning. The walls are crumbling, paint is peeling, and parts of the building need urgent repairs.

Yet every morning, these students show up. They walk kilometers to get here. They want to learn. All they need is for someone to give them the tools.

Students outdoors without desks
No classrooms, no desks Students attend lessons outdoors, sitting on the ground with no shade or seating
Students at shared desks
Sharing what little they have Multiple students crowd around a single desk, sharing torn textbooks between them
Overcrowded classroom
Overcrowded & under-resourced Classrooms built for 30 students are packed with 60+, with crumbling walls and no fans

What the School Needs Most

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Desks & Chairs

Most students sit on the floor. We need 100+ desks and chairs for proper seating in every classroom.

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Fans & Cooling

Temperatures cross 40°C in summer. Ceiling fans and ventilation are urgently needed.

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Textbooks

Students share torn books or go without. Every child deserves their own full set of textbooks.

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Computers

Zero computers in the entire school. Students have never used digital tools for learning.

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Building Repairs

Crumbling walls, broken windows, damaged flooring — the building needs structural repairs.

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Tutoring

After-school tutoring and mentorship to help students prepare for board exams and competitive tests.

2,605ZPHS Schools across Andhra Pradesh
13Districts with underfunded schools
607Mandals (sub-districts) affected
1 in 3Schools lack basic facilities

Nagayalanka is just the beginning. Andhra Pradesh has thousands of government schools facing the same challenges. Our data covers 2,605 ZPHS schools across all 13 districts — and we plan to expand our reach as we grow.

Our Mission

Bridging the Gap

Support Telugu Students connects generous donors with the schools that need them most. We believe no child's future should be determined by the condition of their classroom. Our goal is to bring visibility to these schools, make it easy for anyone to contribute, and ensure every rupee reaches the students.

This project started when a 7th-grade student from the U.S. discovered that thousands of government schools in Andhra Pradesh lack basic necessities. What began as a research project became a mission — to prove that even one person, no matter their age, can spark real change.

100% of donations go directly to school supplies and infrastructure
0% platform fees — we use Milaap, which charges nothing to fundraisers
Every purchase will be documented with photos and receipts
See How You Can Help
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Visibility

Shine a light on schools that are invisible to the outside world

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Accessibility

Make it easy for anyone — anywhere — to donate in minutes

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Transparency

Every donation tracked, every purchase receipted, every impact shown

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Community

Build a network of donors, volunteers, and supporters around each school

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Impact

Measurable change — more desks, better scores, brighter futures

Make a Difference

Adopt a School

Choose how you'd like to contribute. Every tier below represents a real, tangible item that a student at ZPHS Nagayalanka needs right now. Whether it's a ₹400 stationery kit or a full classroom renovation — your donation goes directly to the school, with zero middlemen.

Stationery Kit

~$5 / ₹400

Notebooks, pens, pencils, erasers, geometry box

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Water Bottle & Lunch Box

~$6 / ₹500

Reusable bottle and lunch box for school

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School Bag

~$8 / ₹700

Sturdy bag to carry books safely every day

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Desk & Chair

~$25 / ₹2,000

A proper place to sit and study, lasting years

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Book Pack

~$40 / ₹3,500

Full set of textbooks for one academic year

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Classroom Renovation

~$500 / ₹42,000

New paint, flooring, electrical, ventilation

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Full Sponsorship

Custom

Major infrastructure upgrades & resources

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Ishika Kolli — Founder
About the Founder

Ishika Kolli

Founder & Project Lead · Grade 7 Student

Nagayalanka has been important to my family for decades, as many of my relatives have received their day one of education here. Although I have never lived there, whenever I visited Nagayalanka and saw the condition of their education, it was so different from the schools I'd been to. I just knew I could make it better so these kids would be able to have an even brighter future. With the help of my family, team, and you, we can introduce better schooling and learning resources for all of Andhra Pradesh.
Education Equity Transparency Community Lasting Impact
Be the First

Help Us Write the First Chapter

We're starting with one school — ZPHS Nagayalanka — to prove the model works. But our vision doesn't stop here. There are 2,605 ZPHS schools across Andhra Pradesh, and once we create real impact at Nagayalanka, we plan to branch out and bring the same support to more schools across the state. Every big movement starts small. This is ours.

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First Milestone

The First Desk

Right now, students sit on the floor. Be the one who gives a child their first proper desk and chair.

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First Milestone

The First Book Set

Many students share torn textbooks — or have none at all. Fund the first complete set of books for a student.

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First Milestone

The First Computer

Zero computers in the entire school. Help bring digital learning to students who have never touched a keyboard.

Be the First

Every journey starts with one step. Will you take it?

Get in Touch

Contact Us

Have questions or interested in a partnership? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and we'll respond within 36 hours.

Send Us an Email

The best way to reach us is by email. We'd love to hear from you!

supporttelugustudents@gmail.com

Reasons to reach out

  • Want to know where your donation goes?
  • Know an underfunded ZPHS school? Tell us!
  • Interested in a partnership or sponsorship?
  • Media or press inquiries
  • Have ideas to help us grow?
  • Just want to share some encouragement!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Click any "Donate Now" button on our site! You'll be taken to our verified Milaap campaign page where you can pay securely via UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), debit/credit card, or net banking. Milaap charges 0% platform fee — so 100% of your donation reaches the school.

Every rupee goes directly to school improvements at ZPHS Nagayalanka. This includes desks and chairs, ceiling fans, textbooks, digital learning equipment (tablets and computers), building repairs (walls, flooring, electrical), and school supplies for students. We will post receipts and photos of every purchase on our Milaap page for full transparency.

Yes! Milaap accepts international debit/credit cards (Visa, Mastercard) so NRIs and supporters abroad can donate easily. The payment is processed in INR, and your bank will handle the currency conversion. If you need any documentation for tax purposes, please reach out to us through the contact form.

Support Telugu Students was founded by Ishika Kolli, a Grade 7 student with deep family ties to Nagayalanka. This is a student-led initiative supported by family and community volunteers. We work directly with the school administration at ZPHS Nagayalanka to identify needs and deliver resources.

Transparency is one of our core values. We will share before-and-after photos, purchase receipts, and regular progress updates on our Milaap campaign page. Milaap itself tracks and verifies how funds are used. You'll always know exactly where your money went.

Absolutely! ZPHS Nagayalanka is located in Nagayalanka town, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh — about 90 km from Vijayawada. If you'd like to visit the school, see the conditions firsthand, or meet the students, please contact us and we'll help coordinate a visit.

That's the long-term vision! We're starting with ZPHS Nagayalanka to build a model that works — prove the impact, document the process, and create a playbook. Once successful, we plan to expand to more ZPHS schools across all 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh. We've already mapped 2,605 ZPHS schools statewide.

Yes, absolutely! If you know of a ZPHS or other government school in Andhra Pradesh that needs help, we'd love to hear about it. Email us at supporttelugustudents@gmail.com with the school name, location, and what they need most. As we grow beyond Nagayalanka, community recommendations will help us decide where to expand next.