Campaign Story
About the project
In the 10 slums of Indore, girls face a web of vulnerabilities due to gender discrimination and social norms often leading to early school dropouts and child marriage. Moreover, the lack of nearby secondary schools and poor infrastructure further compel children to drop out and engage in labor. Child labor during agricultural seasons, early marriages, and adolescent pregnancies remain persistent issues in the intervention area.
Making a difference
CRY America is working to facilitate quality education and protection for the children of this region. Key interventions include strengthening School Management Committees (SMCs), enrolling and re-enrolling dropout children and first-time learners in school, and linking families to job opportunities and welfare programs. Another important initiative is the formation of Children’s Collectives and Adolescent Collectives to educate children and youth on child rights and the consequences of child marriage and child labor.
The way forward
● Conduct support and computer classes daily in 5 CACs and 1 DLC
● Link 150 vulnerable families to livelihood opportunities
● Engage with 9 Village Child Protection Committees (VCPCs) to prevent child labor and child marriage
● Conduct meetings with parents of 150 girls to educate them on the importance of education
● Strengthen 30 Children’s Collectives and Adolescent Collectives through Life Skills sessions
● Conduct the Parents Module with a minimum engagement of 300 parents
● Conduct 7 menstrual health and hygiene sessions with an engagement of 150 adolescent girls
● Organize a food fair and nutrition session with an engagement of 300 children
Project Impact
499
Children received support classes at Child Activity Center
366
Children attended Digital Learning Centers (DLCs)
131
Dropout children reenrolled in schools
2,782
Children attended sessions on cyber safety
94
SMC members sensitized on their roles and responsibilities
325
Children linked to government welfare programs
2,856
Children engaged in collectives
2,712
Children attended Life Skills sessions
830
Parents educated through the Parents Module
2,736
Children attended sessions on menstrual hygiene
Total grant disbursed for Jan 24 to Dec 24: $16,569
This year’s approved grant from Jan 25 to Dec 25:
Alisha’s fight for her dreams
