Help 1,000 children Learn not Earn

Here is a story that shows how supporting our campaign towards ending child labour has helped a little girl Krisha (name changed to protect the child's identity) be rescued from chiid labour and get back to studies.

In a small village, Krisha*, a 14-year-old eighth-grade student, lived with her family. Their village was home to a close-knit tribal community, and her family's livelihood depended on her father's daily wage labour. However, as winter approached, work became scarce, and they struggled to afford two meals a day.

To help her family, Krisha was forced to work at a nearby brick kiln, sacrificing her education. Her absence from school was noticed during an adolescent group meeting, prompting project team members to visit her home.

After assessing their situation, the CRY project team, along with village officials, prepared an application. They requested ration support for her family, citing food scarcity as the reason for her interrupted education. The application was submitted through the CRY’s Kishori group.

The village head promptly responded to the request. Rations were provided to her family through the public distribution system, ensuring they had enough to eat. With the project team’s support, Krisha returned to school. The project team also helped her family apply for an MNREGA job card to secure more stable employment.

Collective efforts made a difference in Krisha’s life, demonstrating the power of community support and practical solutions to challenges. We at CRY ensure to work towards the root cause of the problem to provide a sustainable solution for children.

We thank our donors for their support and look forward to their continued support in helping our projects reach out to many more children like Krisha who get trapped in the vicious circle of child labour every day.

Links:

• CRY UK Blog on our work towards ending child labour