Shooting Stars Foundation began in 2013, over 10 years ago, with a young student channeling his passion to make a difference in his community. Now, his vision has spread across the globe, and transformed the lives of K-12 students around the world and first-generation college students in India. Our dual method of programming (STEM Education Programming and Scholar Sponsorship and Training) has reached tens of thousands of young people.
When I was a 7th grader, bored over the spring break holidays, my mom insisted that I help my younger brother with his state tests – I came up with sample questions and gave him a refresher just before the exams. After seeing how I helped my brother, I received interest from a few family friends. They began to send their kids and said they would even pay for it!
After a couple of years, I was introduced to Akhil Ganti who in turn introduced us to a larger local community that helped us launch our non profit – Shooting Stars Foundation. The programs we offer to elementary school students locally started with common core curriculum and public speaking. It has now expanded to a variety of unique STEM enrichment programs. With the funds raised we sponsor college education in underdeveloped countries.
