Educate and protect children in Andhra Pradesh

Dear supporter,

We wanted to take a moment to share the incredible impact you’ve made  through your generosity and belief in every child’s right to a better future.

Meet Meena*.

Abandoned by her mother at just two years old, Meena was raised by her father and grandparents in a small village in Andhra Pradesh. Her childhood was filled with emotional hardships, with her dreams and needs often overlooked.

When our team met Meena during a vulnerability assessment, she was at high risk of dropping out of school and being married off early. But thanks to your support, we were able to act quickly.

We introduced her to the CRY Adolescent Girl's Collective, where she learned about her right to education. Through Life Skills sessions, she began to believe in herself, her confidence grew, her studies improved, and her voice became stronger.

So strong, in fact, that when a marriage proposal came her way, Meena stood up for herself and reported it. With continued counseling and encouragement from the CRY team, her family, though hesitant at first ,eventually agreed to let her complete her Grade 10 exams.

And not only did she complete them, she excelled.

Today, Meena is proudly pursuing a two-year Medical Laboratory Technology course, supported by a government scholarship.

This transformation from a vulnerable child to a confident young woman chasing her dreams, was made possible because of you.

From all of us at CRY, thank you for believing that every child deserves a chance to shine.

With gratitude,

Team CRY UK