To raise 50 lakhs for girl child education, these two cyclists are cycling from Kanyakumari to Khardung-la
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Since July 14, 26-year-old This ‘
While they travel across the length of India, raising awareness on girl child education, an online campaign on crowd funding platform Fuel A Dream is raising funds to educate girls. They aim to raise Rs 50 lakh to support education of 1500 girls for one year.
“Education is the key to empower women and girls, which helps bring about social equality. When you educate a girl, you educate a family”, said Paringe as he started the journey. Madan, on the other hand is of the belief that every girl should be given the opportunity to pursue education.
The ride is rather unique given that the cyclists are travelling on bamboo bikes specially designed and manufactured for them by
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“Our previous rides were purely out of our passion for cycling. But this time, when we were approached to ride for girl child education, we happily agreed. I am cycling because I am passionate about it and I believe every girl should drive towards her passion. Education will help this and thus we undertook this journey,” said Paringe who is a passionate mountaineer and cyclist.
They cycle for approximately eight hours a day followed by rest and refreshments and are looking to complete their journey by the end of September.
Proceeds from the expedition, organised by Godrej will go to IIMPACT, a NGO specialised in the education of a girl-child. If you wish to contribute to the campaign, click here.
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