Zara Ootam

About Me

At REAP, we believe that every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and dream — no matter their circumstances. For over two decades, REAP has been reaching out to children and youth from marginalized communities, offering education, skill-building, and holistic support to help them realize their potential.

Impact So Far:

500+ preschoolers in slum communities receive strong foundational learning every year

1,000+ school-going children benefit from supplementary education and STEM training

200+ young women trained annually in vocational skills like hospitality and beauty trades

Thousands of families empowered through awareness sessions, life skills, and community initiatives

The Vision Ahead:
Through our STEM Udaan initiative, REAP is expanding its reach by setting up STEM labs, delivering mobile science interventions, and creating career-readiness programs for students across Thane and Mumbai. Our goal is to reach 10,000 children annually with innovative, hands-on learning and essential life skills.

How You Can Contribute:

?2,500: Support supplementary education for one child

?15,000: Sponsor early childhood education for one student for a year

?25,000: Provide skill development and vocational training for one youth

?50,000 or more: Partner with REAP to set up STEM labs and expand community education programmes

Your contribution can help unlock the potential of countless children — giving them the tools, confidence, and opportunities to build brighter futures.

Together, let’s Reach, Educate, and Empower!

Appeal

Hi everyone ! My name is Zara Ootam. I am a student at Bombay Scottish School. For the 1st time l am running the Tata Mumbai Marathon to support the REAP an NGO who helps you in STEM program for children which helps them with education in different ways. Through this marathon i have to raise funds that will help REAP continue their incredible work to provide education to the under privileged children. Your support can make a difference. Thank you.

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