The girl child is unwelcome in most parts of our country. In many instances, she is prevented from being born and even if she manages to survive, there are several barriers that block her path to a life of equal opportunity.
Our girls have immense potential to make our country proud – and yet, there are millions of little girls in India who do not get proper education, nutrition or healthcare, and who are vulnerable to exploitation. 1 in every 3 child brides in the world is from India and almost 13 million girls work to support their families*. Not only are they forced to drop out of school, but they are also deprived of opportunities to achieve their true potential.
According to a McKinsey Gender Parity study, if all girls complete their education and participate in the workforce, India could add a whopping $770 billion to the country’s GDP by 2025! What more reason do we need to believe that donating to sponsor girls education today is the way to a brighter future?
Let’s come together to educate girls today. With YOUR help, CRY can ensure that girls remain in school, grow up healthy and are equipped to take charge of their lives. Donate now!
About CRY:
Established in 1979, Child Rights and You (CRY) is a leading Indian NGO that supports education of girls. We ensure girls right to education by working with project partners at the grassroots level to create sustainable change at all levels.
CRY works on all spheres of girl’s rights – education, nutrition, healthcare, child marriage and child labour. Through its 144 projects, CRY has a presence in 20 states and in the last 4 decades, CRY has positively impacted the lives of over 3 million children. In 2021-22, CRY protected 58,427 adolescent girls, between 11-18 years, in CRY project areas from child marriage.
(*Source – UNICEF 2014)
With your support, we address children’s critical needs by working with parents, teachers, Anganwadi workers, communities, district and state-level governments as well as the children themselves. We work on changing behaviours and practices at the grassroots level and influencing public policy at a systemic level – thereby creating an ecosystem where children are made the nation’s priority. Our key focus areas include –
We conduct awareness drives to highlight the importance of education and ensure that all children are enrolled in school.
We prevent child marriage and child labour by creating awareness about the harmful effects of these practices. Additionally, we connect families with MNREGA job opportunities.
We ensure children receive timely vaccinations and sufficient nutrition by connecting them to government healthcare services
Every contribution you make helps us ensure that India’s children can attend school, receive proper nutrition and healthcare, and remain protected from abuse and exploitation. Join us in creating happier childhoods for India’s children.
Donate to CRY NGO and receive a 50% tax exemption under section 80G of the Income Tax Act. Make a difference today!
Disclaimer: The donation options shown are meant to illustrate the change your donation can make to the lives of children. The funds/donations raised by CRY will be pooled together and allocated to suitable child-related endeavours depending on the need on the ground. Here are some of the common questions you might have.
*In the 15-18 age group, our enrolment and retention rate is 18% better than the all India enrolment status – GER. (based on the UDISE+ 2023-24 report)
*(Only 2% children in CRY project areas are underweight, as compared to 32% all India status as per NFHS 5)
Enroll 3 girls in school and ensure they dont drop out to become child brides
Help 9 girls in remote villages pursue higher education by getting access govt. benefits like scholarships and education materials
Help reduce child marriage by connecting 10 vulnerable families with MNREGA job opportunities
Help 48 re-enrolled underprivileged girls complete their education with the help of support classes
Your contribution will be used towards giving India’s daughters a chance at a brighter future
Enroll 6 girls in school and ensure they dont drop out to become child brides
Help reduce child marriage by connecting 10 vulnerable families with MNREGA job opportunities
Help reduce child marriage by connecting 15 vulnerable families with MNREGA job opportunities
Help 48 re-enrolled underprivileged girls complete their education with the help of support classes
Your contribution will be used towards giving India’s daughters a chance at a brighter future
Malini, from a remote village in Tamil Nadu, overcame hurdles to continue her education and crack NEET. Now, at Tirunelveli Medical College, she’s set to be the first woman doctor in her village.
Mamta Gujjar fought against all odds to continue her education and become a footballer! Inspired by her story of struggle, Google selected her for its #SearchForChange campaign.
Forced to drop out of school and work as a child labourer at once, Rohit re-enrolled in school and continued his education. Today, he is a part of the Bihar Military Police Academy and hopes to make his nation proud!
CRY works with project partners at the grassroots level to create sustainable change for India’s children. We currently have 144 project partners across 20 states in India that work on various child rights issues
Here’s the work we are able to do for our children, all because of YOU
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