Works towards ensuring education and protection to children in 18 villages in Machilipatnam block, Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh.
The project aims to address the pressing issues of education and protection in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, focusing on vulnerable children and communities. With a focus on enhancing education infrastructure, promoting early childhood care and education, and combating child labor, the project intends to uplift the well-being of children and ensure their safety in an area grappling with crimes against women and children.
Grantee partner for 2024-25
The project’s overarching objective is to address the critical educational and protection challenges prevalent in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. With a specific focus on vulnerable children and marginalized communities, the project aims to tackle issues within the education sector, including the enhancement of school infrastructure, the promotion of effective early childhood care and education through improved Anganwadi centers, and the reduction of school dropouts. Simultaneously, the project seeks to combat the prevalent problem of child labor by identifying and rehabilitating children engaged in labor, particularly within agriculture and unorganized sectors. By fostering a protective environment and collaborating with local stakeholders, the project aims to ensure the safety, well-being, and holistic development of children.
Perikala Sunil, a 16-year-old boy from a village of Pedakaragraharam lived with his parents who worked as daily wage laborers. Sunil’s dreams of education crumbled when he failed in his 10th grade exams. The financial strain was such that reattempting the exams seemed like an unattainable luxury. A year passed, and Sunil found himself drifting away from his academic aspirations. He soon began working as his parents did not want him to be idle.
On hearing about this case of child labour, the CRY UK project team approached his family and counselled them on the importance of education, emphasizing that failure in exams should not signify the end of learning for any child. Despite initial reluctance, the persistent efforts of the project team gradually shifted the parents’ perspective.
Through follow-up visits and continued communication, they ensured that Sunil’s parents understood the importance of nurturing his educational journey. With unwavering support from the project team and academic assistance from fellow students, Sunil regained his confidence. With their guidance, he successfully cleared his exams, igniting a newfound determination to pursue higher education. Empowered by the project’s encouragement, Sunil embarked on his journey to intermediate education at a private school. The project team ensured a supportive environment for Sunil’s academic pursuits and helped him avail financial aid from the government, allowing Sunil to focus on his studies without worrying about financial constraints.
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