| 25 years ago, in 1979, 7 friends
got together, raised 50 rupees and started the organisation
called CRY Child Relief and You. Their office was a dining table,
their inspiration the firm belief that every Indian child was
entitled to the basic rights of survival, development, protection
and participation.
Over the years, the organisation
grew into a movement, individual-by-individual, rupee-by-rupee.
The CRY movement now comprises over 1 lakh individuals and
organisations who contribute an average of Rs 1500 a year.
In 2003 alone, CRY was able to channelise these funds to support
171 grassroots initiatives, permanently changing the lives
of 92,549 Indian children.
The journey has been long
and rewarding. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we share
our plans for the future and invite you to recommit yourself
to the movement for child rights in India.
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