Every year, as schools reopen, thousands of children across our communities face the same painful reality — the lack of basic school materials. Exercise books, pens, rulers, bags, and uniforms remain out of reach for many families struggling to make ends meet. For these children, the excitement of returning to school is often replaced by worry and shame.

At ORAS (Organization for Relief and Sustainable Development), we believe that education is every child’s right, not a privilege. Our Back-to-School Campaign is a yearly outreach dedicated to bridging this gap by providing didactic materials — exercise books, pens, pencils, rulers, school bags, and other essentials — to children in need.