Every child deserves to learn, grow, and dream big.
But for many children in India, school is still out of reach.
📊 47.44 million children aged 6–17 in India are out of school.
Source: UDISE+ 2023–24
That’s millions of futures on pause.
Why your support matters
For 46 years, CRY – Child Rights and You – has been working to ensure children have access to quality education and a happier childhood. Together with supporters like you, we’ve changed the lives of millions of children.
But so many more still need our support.
Some struggle to keep up in class.
Some are forced to drop out.
Some never get a chance to start school.
Your contribution can change that.
Because your support keeps children in school and helps them stay motivated to learn.
How your donation helps
Through our Academic Support Centres, we make sure children don’t lose out on learning due to lack of guidance or support at home.
Your donation will help us:
With the right support, children don’t just stay in school – they thrive.
Where we are today — and the road ahead
Thanks to you and many others who believe in children 2.2 lakh were supported to stay in school last year.
But there are many more who need us now.
🎯 Our goal: ensure uninterrupted education for 2.4 lakh children
So they can continue learning without fear of dropping out.
Your support = A brighter future
When you donate to CRY:
💛 You help a child continue their education
💛 You protect them from child labour, early marriage, and exploitation
💛 You help build stronger communities
💛 You get tax benefits under 80G
A single contribution can protect a child’s dreams.
Let’s make sure every child stays in school
Join us in making happier childhoods possible.
Be the reason a child learns, laughs, and looks ahead with hope.
👉 Donate Now
Because every child deserves a future full of possibilities.
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)
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Your contribution will be used towards preventing children from discontinuing their education permanently
CRY works with project partners at the grassroots level to create sustainable change for India’s children. We currently have 150 project partners across 20 states in India that work on various child rights issues
All our efforts are made possible only because of your support
Your donations are tax exempted under 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act
Your donation transactions are completely safe and secure
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