The Real Picture

1 in every 2 children in India is denied their right to primary education, keeping 60 million children out of school, out of a right they are guaranteed by the constitution. 
However, it is not just about building schools or ensuring infrastructure to put these children in school. Various factors go into denying these children, their right to education. Factors like:

• Lack of government schools in the vicinity                                                                                                         
• Lack of teachers and necessary infrastructure 
• Unaffordable education in private schools 
• The need to supplement their household income by working 
• And in the case of Girl Child, lack of toilets in schools, the need to help with the household chores etc

How can you help change this situation?

CRY is working hard to ensure that these children are given what is rightfully theirs. In our efforts to ensure that all children get free and equal education wherever they are in the country, we look forward to any form of support you can provide us.  You can help us by:

1. Donating towards CRY's efforts at the grass roots. Click here
2. Joining rallies and programs initiated by CRY. More
3. Volunteering with CRY. Click here
4. Spreading the word amongst your friends and family. Click here

Some indicators of CRY's impact in 2005-06:

• 388 villages experienced 100% school enrolment of children in 6-18 years age group
• 155 defunct government primary schools were revived
• 377 government primary schools maintained 100% retention of students, with no child    dropping out of school
• 200,501 children covered through health care programmes and 129,754 children benefited through the education initiatives

To read the Stories of Hope and how CRY's efforts have helped changed the lives of children, click here