Millions of children in India still struggle for basic rights—education, nutrition, healthcare, and safety. Many are forced into child labor, early marriage, or drop out of school due to poverty. But you can help change that.
At CRY – Child Rights and You, we believe every child deserves a happy, healthy, and secure childhood. For over four decades, we have been working to break the cycle of poverty and give children the opportunities they deserve. Your support can help them build a brighter future.
Who We Are
Founded in 1979, CRY is India’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of underprivileged children. We work at the grassroots level, empowering communities and advocating for systemic change to ensure lasting impact.
Currently, CRY supports 144 projects across 20 states in India, reaching children and families through education, healthcare, nutrition, and protection programs.
With your support, we:
✔ Work with parents, teachers, and local communities to keep children in school.
✔ Prevent child labor and child marriage by providing families with alternative livelihood opportunities.
✔ Improve access to healthcare and nutrition for children and mothers.
✔ Advocate for policy changes to create a safer and more supportive environment for children.
Our Impact in 2025-26:
With the support of donors like YOU, we have transformed the lives of millions:
Despite these efforts, millions of children still need urgent support to break free from poverty and secure a better future.
How You Can Make a Difference
Your donation can help provide:
✔ Education, so children stay in school instead of working in unsafe conditions.
✔ Healthcare and nutrition, ensuring a healthy start to life.
✔ Protection from child labour, trafficking, and early marriage.
Every child deserves a fair chance. Join us in creating happier childhoods for India’s children.
👉 Donate today and bring hope to a child’s life. Your support can change the future—one child at a time.
CRY (Registered Charity No: F-0005208(GBR))
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
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
Here’s the work we are able to do for our children, all because of YOU
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