Letters for Change
Empowers children to speak up and effect change on important issues through amplifying their voices and inspiring action
- Bronze Certified 2023
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2019
Letters for Change is an initiative started by 12-year-old Mahika Mishra. Our mission is to amplify children’s voices and inspire change, combined wit Read moreh their vision to create a world where every child can speak up, and we are doing this one letter at a time. Started in 2019, this completely student-run organisation works relentlessly to give children an opportunity to express their views honestly and openly. As a movement by children, for children, LFC operates under the Mahika Mishra Foundation, a registered Section 8 Company.
Issue
Children’s voices are systematically suppressed as children don’t have a voting right, no economic contribution and no support from society in matters that directly affect them. A child however small, is still a person. Adults cannot think like children, the same way children cannot think like grown-ups. They don't see the same problems and vice-versa.
Action
We host letter-writing events where we encourage children to write about any topic they feel can change their lives. We use social media to bring attention towards the issues and concerns raised by children. With our inclusive culture, we aspire to create a safe space where children are free to communicate their ideas and opinions fearlessly.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Sector
Impact
Our impact reaches everyone we are associated with, from the students who intern with us who get to take the lead and learn about how an actual organisation works, to the children writing the letters who get the chance to speak up and all those we have collaborated with. We challenge societal norms and thoughts about children. Their voices affect norms around gender, money, patriarchy, age and colour.
Programs
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Social Welfare Programmes
Empowering children to find their voice and advocate for change through engaging letter-writing events and interactive sessions. It encourages collaboration with schools and organisations to foster expressive adults, as seen in partnerships with DLF Public School, Udaan Foundation, St. Jude India Childcare Centre, and SAMPARC. These events not only raise awareness about the Mahika Mishra Foundation (MMF) but also cultivate enthusiasm and active participation among children, creating a positive impact on their confidence and awareness of important issues.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AANCM0035B
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Registration ID
U85100MH2019NPL331643
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12A
AANCM0035BE20211
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80G
AANCM0035BF20219
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00042065
Location
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Headquarters
1704, Dheeraj Valley Tower, Mohan Gokhale Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai, 400063
Directions
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
Mahika Mishra Foundation
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)
Financial Details
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2019-20
IncomeRs.53ExpensesRs.Admin ExpensesRs.17,947Program ExpensesRs.NoneTip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2020-21
IncomeRs.131,868ExpensesRs.Admin ExpensesRs.156,970Program ExpensesRs.NoneTip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2021-22
IncomeRs.100,680ExpensesRs.Admin ExpensesRs.89,470Program ExpensesRs.NoneTip: Click on any value above to exclude it. -
2022-23
IncomeRs.3,060ExpensesRs.Admin ExpensesRs.69,700Program ExpensesRs.NoneTip: Click on any value above to exclude it.