CACL has launched a 44 day campaign on the 30th of April across all the 18 member states of CACL

The 44 day campaign is proposed to culminate on the 12th of June, the International Day Against Child Labour, as a National Consultation

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Sonia – An agent of Change

Meet Sonia Kumari (name changed), an eleven year old girl from Balbali village in Giridih district of Jharkhand. Her district is one of the most backward districts of Jharkhand. She was involved in collecting mica, commonly referred as ‘dhibra’ and was one amongst the thousands of children who were engaged in the worst forms of child labour.

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Drum Circle activity

Samvaad Centre works for the psychosocial development of children in need of care and protection. Drum Circle activity was conducted for children from different communities. When drumming in groups, every Drummer learns the art of listening. Drumming heals stress and increases cognitive function.

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Congratulations – 90% Children have passed the examination

The children of waste pickers are not afraid to dream big, and dream big they did as they went on to become first generation learners to pass the SSC examination with such flying colours! The past year has been challenging

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Covid19 and increased the risk of child labour

India is home to 10.1 million child labourers, aged 5-14 years (census 2011).  The state governments need to address this issue immediately, if they are committed to eliminating all forms of child labour by 2025 under the sustainable development goals

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A young environment activist: Abisha’s story

18 year old Abisha dreams of a clean environment where people could not only enjoy the beauty of her coastal village but would also understand the symbiotic relationship between nature and people. Growing up in a coastal village near KanyaKumari

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Living off the land: Papdi’s story

“Together we can!” says young Papdi and her conviction is infectious. Hearing her talk about her struggles, the extreme poverty that her family faced, almost dropping out of school  – it’s stunning to see so much positivity. Hailing from the

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Violence against Children in the Midst of COVID 19

Tamil Nadu: In the State of Tamil Nadu, the Rural Organization for Social Education (ROSE), has been working with the most marginalized daily wage farm and agricultural labourers. The COVID 19 lockdown has further distressed their economic and social conditions.Since

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Youth Interviews: Environmental Activists – Monu Vishvakarma

Meet 29-year-old Monu from Ganj Basoda.Brought up by his grandmother, Monu has struggled with a tragic past when he lost both his parents at a young age. It was through Prasoon—tdh partner that Monu got in touch with the youth

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Youth Interviews: Environmental Activists – Pallavi Mohabe

Meet 17-year-old award-winning environment champion, Pallavi Mahobe. Pallavi lives in an urban slum in Ishwar Nagar, located in the capital city of the western state of Madhya Pradesh. Pallavi is an example of how children living in urban slums interact

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