Citizens Association For Child Rights
Focuses on promoting hygiene habits in children, running diverse programmes, collaborating for education enhancement, and uplifting underprivileged children's well-being
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
Cause Area
Geographies Served
Programs
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Personal Hygiene Management Programme
District
Mumbai
States
Maharashtra
Citizens Association for Child Rights (CACR) focuses on Personal Hygiene Management as a key initiative. By educating children about various aspects of hygiene such as handwashing, oral care, toilet hygiene, water cleanliness, and respiratory hygiene, the programme strives to curb disease transmission and promote a safe living environment. Notably, this effort has impacted 68,000 children, effectively improving their hygiene practices.
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Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Programme
District
Mumbai
States
Maharashtra
CACR runs a Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Programme in alignment with the Swachh Bharat Mission initiated by the Government of India. Collaborating with UNICEF, the organisation designed a comprehensive module covering essential aspects such as the biology of menstruation, proper menstrual hygiene practices, diverse absorbent options, dispelling myths with scientific evidence, nutritional needs during periods, managing menstrual irregularities, and the proper disposal of menstrual products. The programme has benefitted 45,000 women and girls, contributing significantly to their menstrual health and well-being.
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Food & Nutrition at School Programme
District
Mumbai
States
Maharashtra
CACR has undertaken an initiative in collaboration with UNICEF Maharashtra and Triratana Prerana Mandal to ensure Safe and Nutritious Food at Schools, focusing on community toilets and MCGM schools in slum areas. The project involved the strategic installation of 283 non-touch pedal-operated hand washing stations and 453 elbow-operated taps within MCGM schools, which also served as COVID Care Centres during the pandemic. Additionally, the initiative included the distribution of cleaning materials and hand-washing liquids to facilitate monthly maintenance and operation of the installed facilities, promoting hygiene and well-being among the targeted communities.
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAFCC3233P
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Registration Number
U93030MH2013NPL244900
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CSR Form 1
Not Available
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80G
AAMCA9705BF20214
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12A
AAFCC3233PE20214
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FCRA
83781648
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
2014
Impact
Citizens Association for Child Rights (CACR) has made a significant impact through its programs: over 68,000 children have benefited from personal hygiene initiatives, 45,000 women and adolescent girls have gained from menstrual hygiene programs, more than 8,00,000 individuals from lower-income backgrounds have been aided by the Flush the Virus program, around 58,000 children have been sensitized about plastic waste management through an awareness campaign, and 52,589 individuals have been beneficiaries of vaccination campaigns.
Vision and Mission
CACR's vision is to transform the lives of underprivileged children by implementing and improving policies and programs on education, WASH, nutrition, gender equality and child protection. Their mission is to bridge the gap between policies and people to ensure children's rights.
Political & Religious Declarations
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Offices in Cities
Other Details
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Type
Non-profit
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Sub Type
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)
Website
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management