Citizens Association for Child Rights

Yes, you read that right. Children from our partner BMC schools recently met Sir , UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and the moment was bigger than a celebrity interaction. It was a leadership moment led by children, owned by children, and spoken by children.

For over 10 years, CACR has worked alongside Municipal Corporation Of Greater Mumbai (Mcgm) schools not to substitute public services, but to strengthen them, ensuring systems work better for children rather than parallel to them.

Our approach has always been simple: empower the ecosystem so every child can build the future they deserve.

On 27th November in Mumbai, at a special program attended by an
UNICEF team and Sir David, our young health and environment ambassadors stood confidently and shared their experiences.

They presented their work, their challenges, and their solutions with clarity, confidence, and pride.

We witnessed what real leadership looks like when it begins early, when courage is nurtured, and when young people are trusted to represent themselves. Their voices reflected ownership of their future, not because we taught them what to say, but because we gave them space to believe that their future already belongs to them.

This moment was an important milestone for us because transformation was measured not by our words, but theirs. Leadership is never just about speaking, it is about being heard, and these children ensured both.

When young leaders rise, communities change. When systems invest in them, nations grow. And when the world listens, the future becomes wiser, stronger, and kinder.

Yusuf Kabir | Sanjay Singh | Sonali Mukherjee | Raeesa Patel | Laxmi Javir | Zainab Cutlerywala | Majhi Vasundhara | Maharashtra Youth for Climate Action MYCA | Why Waste? Municipal Corporation Of Greater Mumbai (Mcgm)

This Valentine’s Day, Show Some Love to Adolescent Girls! 💖🩸

Many girls face stigma and lack access to menstrual hygiene essentials. With Kotak Karma, we’ve empowered 10,000+ girls, but many still need support!

Your donation can provide menstrual kits, awareness, and dignity, ensuring no girl misses school due to periods. Let’s break taboos and create a future where every girl manages her period with confidence.

Donate today and make a real difference! 💕✨

Your contribution of INR 350 will build a child's future✨

During our work with children in Nandurbar, we identified that approximately 1200 children across 13 Zila Parishad Schools require immediate stationery support to sustain their education. Join us in the movement to ensure of stationery products (INR 350/kit) to children and contribute to their well-being and growth. Scan the QR code in the poster to contribute, or use the bank account details below!

Citizens Association for Child Rights
SVC Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bandra West
Acc. number: 100304180002215
IFSC code: SVCB0000003

Education begins with conversations🩸

During our internal survey, we observed that 56% girls felt uncomfortable speaking about periods and had never spoken about it openly. This is what needs to change, and our Program in urban and rural parts of Maharashtra is a strategic approach towards normalising period conversations. Its time to break the stigma, and have meaningful exchange of one's experiences. Through our program, we build awareness in schools about menstrual hygiene, bust myths around it, and ensure accessibility to menstrual products. Join us in our movement of safe periods and donate using the details below!

Citizens Association for Child Rights
SVC Co-operative Bank Ltd., Bandra West
Acc. number: 100304180002215
IFSC code: SVCB0000003