Child labour is illegal in India – yet, it continues to be a critical issue with over 33 million children, between the ages of 6 and 18 years of age, working as child labourers. We’ve all seen child labour in some form or the other in our day to day lives – be it at tea stalls, factories, or even as domestic help. Not only are these children deprived of the opportunity of going to school, but they are also vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.
At CRY we work tirelessly to ensure that such children continue their education instead of working so that they have a chance at a better future. We do this by focusing on:
Last year alone, through our tireless efforts, thousands of children were rescued from the issue of child labour and enrolled in school – enabling them to chase their dreams instead. But there are many who still need our help.
Every child has the potential to shine, if given the right opportunity at the right time. Imagine what the future could look like if every child got a chance to go to school instead of work. Donate to CRY, India’s most trusted NGO, to help child labourers learn not earn. Your small contribution will make a big difference to their lives!
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 14% better than the all India enrolment status, GER of 69% (based on the UDISE+ 2024–25 report)
*Only 2% children in CRY project areas are underweight, as compared to 32% all India status as per NFHS 5
Help children go to school and grow up in a safe environment
Help children go to school and grow up in a safe environment
Help children go to school and grow up in a safe environment
Help children go to school and grow up in a safe environment
Your contribution will be used towards helping children go to school and grow up in a safe environment
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 165 project partners across 23 states in India that work on various child rights issues
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