I Hope To Create A Better Environment For Everyone

Daughter of Rtn. Samir Mogul, Isha was one of the thousands of students studying abroad who came back home to India in the wake of the Covid crisis. A sophomore student pursuing her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at the New York University, Isha was pursuing a major in Fashion and Business Management. Together, she and her father raised over Rs 57 lakh for RCB’s covid relief effort since her return. But this is not the first time Isha has participated in fund-raising efforts.

Samir has been an active Rotarian for five years and Isha has attended a few Rotary meetings with him. Isha is aware of the serious work and plethora of charitable activities done by Rotary. In the past, Samir and Isha have raised Rs.11,75,001 for ‘Clean Drinking Water’, ‘Education for Girls’, ‘Care for Elders’, and ‘Girl Child Empowerment’ projects for the Trust.

When she came back, she says, “My father and I began discussions about what we can do in our own personal way to help the people suffering from this disease.”

Samir says, “Usually, we fix appointments with prospective donors and meet them in person but this time, we approached them on the phone and sent them email briefs about the Rotary movement as well as what we plan to do for the Covid-19 relief. Often, past donors extend their donations considering the cause.”

Samir says, “We, PP Rtn. Sandip Agarwalla, Isha and me, with inputs from our President Preeti Mehta, put up a presentation in front of the CSR committee. It was successful and we could get a sizable amount of Rs 57 lakh from one financial institution for ventilators and dialysis machines.” They raised Rs. 57,57,500. Isha feels a responsibility to mitigate the suffering of those who need help. “I believe in sustainable fashion; business is on one side but the environment also has to be taken care of. The responsibility lies in the hands of our generation to make sure that the future is safe.”

Isha continues, “The contribution of youth makes a great difference. My inspiration in doing this has always come from the belief of uplifting others for a better tomorrow. Our generation is solely responsible for carrying these activities forward. I hope to create a better environment for everyone.”

Isha’s effort to create awareness and raise funds is a message to other young people that every single contribution, no matter how big or small, is a step in the service of mankind.