CRY - Child Rights and You America Inc.

NetIP North America and CRY America Alliance

2011-06-17T06:58:00.000-07:00

NetIP has partnered with CRY America for its annual CRY Walk for Child Rights 2011. Click here for more details.

Sharmila Tagore, legendary Indian actor calls for support to CRY America and the cause of underprivileged children

2011-05-24T01:44:00.000-07:00

CRY - Child Rights and You America Inc, a 501c3 non-profit organization that works to restore the rights of underprivileged children, especially in India hosted two benefit dinners in New York and Seattle. ‘Pledge 2011’ was held on May 13 at the Taj, The Pierre Hotel in New York and ‘Uphaar 2011’ on May 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle. Sharmila Tagore and Soha Ali Khan were the special guests at both events.

Pledge 2011 was attended by 150 people from New York - New Jersey and Uphaar 2011 was attended by 175 members from the western Washington community, who came together to partner CRY America’s work to benefit underprivileged children. Over $215,000 was raised across both Dinner events, resources that will be directed towards funding several Projects that ensure lasting change in the lives of children.

Make it same for children like Riku

2011-03-31T06:11:00.000-07:00

Click here.

Make it Same

2011-03-21T23:40:00.000-07:00

CRY America's 'Make it Same' project is about bringing equality and dignity to the lives of 833 children with disabilities in Hooghly district in West Bengal. We need $20,000 this year to make it happen. Join us.

http://america.cry.org/makeitsame

Ask three questions before you sign that donation slip

2011-02-18T03:20:00.001-08:00

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/personal-finance/savings-centre/analysis/ask-three-questions-before-you-sign-that-donation-slip/articleshow/7518474.cms

Snakes and Ladders for Child Rights

2011-01-09T21:56:00.000-08:00

A fun game to learn about the challenges and opportunities children face growing up in difficult circumstances.
Play CRY America Snakes and Ladders for Child Rights http://america.cry.org/site/swf/CRYAmerica_Snake_Ladder/snake_ladder_game.html

Happy new year 2011!

2011-01-02T22:27:00.000-08:00

CRY America would like to take this opportunity to ‘Thank You’ for your support in 2010. We look forward to your continued partnership in 2011, so that we can continue to make a lasting change in the lives of many more children.
Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy 2011.

2010-12-16T04:24:00.000-08:00

http://america.cry.org/site/downloads/GSS_Photoessay-final.ppt

In the villages of Kutch in India, robbed of identity and denied education, children were resorting to the only other alternative; child labor, robbing themselves of a childhood and any possibility of a future. Today, this area stands for freedom. Reclaimed ...land was distributed to the landless for farming, medical and education facilities were revived. This has been possible only with your support.

2010-12-08T01:30:00.000-08:00

A new year is around the corner. A time to pursue new dreams; of being a better person, working in a better job, making the world a better place. Armed with an education our dreams are ours for the taking.
But poverty, social bias, ignorance, indifference, etc. prevent many children in India from learning. Shouldn't they too have an equal chance to realize their dreams?

2010-11-02T02:07:00.000-07:00

Continue sharing joy this festive season - https://america.cry.org/mainapp/donation.aspx?PageType=CMLP08

2010-09-21T02:45:00.001-07:00

Landless tribes in Orissa raise their voice against exploitation and win back their rights including their children’s education. Read another one of CRY America's success stories - https://america.cry.org/site/pdf/SPREAD_Aug10.pdf

2010-09-21T02:31:00.000-07:00

On the occasion of World Literacy day, CRY's 'My School' initiative captures 750 children's creative expressions on what they want from their school on postcards. These children are from CRY's project areas in Gujarat and Maharashtra, India. The intent is to bring in children’s voices that are currently amiss in the Ri...ght to Education act to sensitise people on the situation of children's education. These postcards were displayed at various public places in Mumbai and onlookers were requested to leave a message for children on what they would like for children in the arena of education.

Children victims of meagre wages

2010-08-23T01:13:00.000-07:00

Thousands of crores may have been spent on setting up venues and the village for Commonwealth Games, but the men who actually lay the brick do not even get enough wages to afford one square meal for the family every day.

A study by Child Rights and You (CRY), CRY America's partner in India, at the Siri Fort construction site has revealed 84% labourers are paid much less than the stipulated minimum wage of Rs 203 per day for unskilled workers.

According to CRY's survey conducted over a period of two months at other sites like Dhyan Chand National Stadium, R K Khanna Stadium, Talkatora Stadium, JLN Stadium and Lodhi Road, children of these construction workers have to live in inhuman conditions. They go without quality food, safe drinking water, healthcare and formal schooling, the report says.

"We interviewed many construction workers at the Siri Fort construction site and found a majority of them were paid only about 60% of the stipulated amount, which is anyway too less. As a result, these workers can't even provide adequate food to their children," said Yogita Verma, director, CRY.

As per the findings, while unskilled workers were being paid Rs 85 to Rs 100 per day, skilled workers earned around Rs 120 every day. A 25-year-old worker at the Games Village site told CRY that a large chunk of his wages was taken away by the contractor. "Our entire family is cramped into a plastic tent. Whenever mediapersons come, the site supervisor bluffs them by saying that workers receive Rs 200 and masons get Rs 500. We only get a part of it, the rest goes to the contractor," he claimed.

Verma said, "We are trying to build such a fantastic image of our country but the children of these workers do not even go to school. They just loiter around all day as these sites do not even have any facility for a creche." The report also refers to a PIL filed in the Delhi high court according to which nearly 4.15 lakh daily-wage workers were working on six venue clusters and five standalone venues for the Games in the city. CRY found children of many such workers had to drop out of school when the family migrated to the city from their place of residence.
(source: Times of India)

2010-08-23T01:08:00.001-07:00

2010-06-04T22:49:00.000-07:00

CRY Walk for Child Rights, in its seventh year is being organized by 20 Volunteer Chapters of CRY America. The CRY Walk series will kick off on June 5, 2010 at Hartford, CT. Walk events in July include Denver, Alabama, Minneapolis, Bay Area. August events include Detroit, Boston, Frankfort (KY). September events include NY, Chicago and Pittsburgh. Zee TV is the official media sponsor for CRY Walk 2010. Visit http://america.cry.org/cryevents/walk to know more.

2010-05-19T22:27:00.000-07:00

At 400 million, India has the world's largest child population. 50% of Indian children aged 6-18 do not go to school. With your support CRY America works towards turning around this situation to ensure every child has a right to free and quality education and an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Help us TURN IT AROUND - click the link below: http://america.cry.org/mainapp/spreadtheword.aspx?pagetype=stw

2010-04-19T06:49:00.000-07:00

Javed Akthar, a renowned poet, lyricist and scriptwriter recites his poem ‘Mumbai Tere Bachche’ (Mumbai, your children) describing the trials and tribulations of street children in Mumbai city in India at a CRY America event for child rights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKFmsdf3L3Y
Acclaimed actor Shabana Azmi recites Javed Akthar's poem in English 'Mumbai your children' at a CRY America event for child rights.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUJ0bHET1aY

India joins list of 135 countries in making education a right

2010-04-04T23:23:00.000-07:00

With the Right to Education Act coming into force, India has joined the league of over 130 countries which have legal guarantees to provide free and compulsory education to children.
According to the UNESCO’s ‘Education for All Global Monitoring Report 2010’, about 135 countries have constitutional provisions for free and non-discriminatory education for all.

Chile tops the list of countries in providing free education for a period of 15 years to a child. It gives free and compulsory education to children in the age group of six to 21 years.

The Latin American country, where elementary education was among the worst two decades ago, had implemented a special education programme in 1990 which recorded a significant improvement among primary and upper primary students.

http://beta.thehindu.com/news/national/article365232.ece dated April 2, 2010
(source: www.hindu.com)

2009-11-18T11:36:00.000-08:00

CRY America 'Let's dream a little dream together' a call to envision and
realize a better world for children.

Shabana Azmi, acclaimed actor and Javed Akthar, renowned poet, lyricist and scriptwriter pledge their support to ensure child rights at the CRY America press conference in New York.

2009-09-24T02:19:00.000-07:00

To mark International Girl Child Day, today, CRY America joins its partner CRY in India to put the spotlight back on the rights of the girl child. To increase awareness we are:
(a) Inviting you to sign the charter today. This will be added to the 6000 signatures already collected and will be presented to different policy makers in India
(b) The pin doll at CRY World has been created to symbolize the girl child and she is yet to be named. We invite you to select a name that best suits her.
Please poll your choice and share this with your contact base too. Click here for the poll and the charter http://www.cry.org/GCMicroSite/GCLandingpage09/index.html

2009-08-24T05:15:00.000-07:00

CRY America had around 30 people at the India Day parade in New York on August 16, 2009, including a large, very energetic bunch of young people who danced all the way to the music from the Zee float behind us.

2009-08-06T08:11:00.000-07:00

Right to Education Bill has been by the Indian government: Will it help all Indians make the grade? - our partner CRY in India discusses this. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/07/24/stories/2009072450160800.htm

CRY Walk for Child Rights 2009

2009-07-08T03:36:00.000-07:00

http://america.cry.org/cryevents/walk
CRY Walk for Child Rights, our popular annual event is in its sixth year and being organized across by 14 US cities by CRY America Volunteer Chapters. It aims at raising awareness and funds in support of underprivileged children, especially in India to ensure that all children have access to education and health care, freedom from child labor and other forms of exploitation.

The Bay Area Action Center of CRY America inaugurated the series this year with its ever popular 5th annual walk/run on Sunday, June 14 at Shoreline park, Mountain View.

Upcoming Walk events
Pittsburgh CRY Walk on August 22, 09 at Schenley Park
Detroit CRY Walk on August 29, 09 at Paint Creek Trail, Rochester
New York CRY Walk on August 29, 09 at Riverside Park, Manhattan
Lexington CRY Walk on August 29, 09 at Kentucky University Campus
Connecticut CRY Walk on August 29, 09 at Hartford Riverfront
San Diego CRY Walk on September 13, 09 at Balboa Park
Alabama CRY Walk on September 19, 09 at Alabama Huntsville Campus

To know more about upcoming walks, visit www.america.cry.org/cryevents/walk

CRY America's 'My Vision and Dream for Children' campaign

2009-05-14T07:47:00.000-07:00

http://america.cry.org/myvisionforchildren

Illiteracy, child labor, malnutrition, preventable diseases, gender discrimination, child abuse, amongst others - are injustices faced by millions of children on a daily basis. But not for long we hope ... because no matter how difficult the journey, if each of us believes in doing what's right, all children will have their right to live, learn, grow and play.

CRY America believes in a 'just' world in which all children - regardless of gender, class, caste, faith, color, race, physical and mental ability etc. - have an equal opportunity to develop to their full potential and realize their dreams.

Participate in CRY America’s “My Vision and Dream for Children” Campaign – tell us what you believe. What is your vision/dream for children? Express yourself in exciting ways - paintings, poems, essays, songs and become part of a larger movement for children’s rights.

You can register and upload your entry online. Or find out about what’s happening in your city and participate in local events being organized by our Volunteer Action Centers. View all eligible entries at our Viewing Gallery and set up your own page and invite friends to view your entry.
National winners will be chosen as per specified criteria and process and all winning entries will be specially displayed on the CRY America website and receive special certificates.

Join this campaign today … we look forward to your participation!

Express yourself - paint, write, sing, click, do what you like and help bring us closer to that day!