Child Rights and You (CRY)

Dear Supporter, Summer holidays bring joy to children across the country. But for many underprivileged children, this break can mark the beginning of something far more serious. What starts as “just a holiday job” often turns into a permanent dropout, costing them their childhood and future. Like it almost did for Bavishya. She loved school so much that every year, before leaving for the holidays, she would say goodbye to her school and was always excited to come back as it reopened. But one summer, everything changed. Her school was shut down for highway construction, and her parents, who were the daily wage earners, were struggling. With no school to return to, she had to help earn for the family, and just like that, her dreams were almost lost. Thankfully, CRY stepped in, and the partners reached out, counselled her parents, connected them to government schemes, and brought Bavishya to CRY's support classes. Soon, she was back in school. She studied hard, completed her education, and today, she’s a lab technician, supporting her family and inspiring others as a CRY volunteer. This World Day Against Child Labour, let’s rewrite more stories like Bavishya. Because it’s education, not labour, that shapes a child’s future. Together, we can end child labour—one child, one classroom at a time 💛 With gratitude, Team CRY

Dear Supporter, Every mother carries a quiet promise in her heart —To protect. To nurture. To give her child a better life. But for thousands of mothers across India, this promise is not easy to keep. Poverty, child marriage, unsafe environments, and the lack of access to education often stand in their way. At CRY, we meet these mothers — women who may not have finished school themselves, but who work tirelessly to make sure their children do. They are the first changemakers in their children’s lives. They fight every day to keep them safe, in school, and full of hope. This Mother’s Day, stand with her. When you support her child’s education, you honour her efforts and help her build a better future for her family and community. She becomes the catalyst for change, keeping promises alive, dreams intact, and futures bright. With gratitude, Team CRY