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Every child and community we support carries a story of courage and change.
Stand with us as we strengthen systems that protect children’s rights.
The Problem We Are Solving
Putting Children First, Upholding Rights, Strengthening Communities
Children’s Rights Are Violated at Home, School, and Community Levels
In many rural and urban communities across Tamil Nadu, women and families lack access to health services, rights-based awareness, and protection systems, leaving them vulnerable to preventable health risks, abuse, and long-term insecurity.
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Communities Lack Strong Child Protection Systems
In many villages and urban settlements, child protection is still reactive. Weak community vigilance allows abuse, early marriage, trafficking, and school dropouts to go unnoticed, leaving children unheard and unprotected.
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Women and Families Face Structural Barriers That Impact Children
Poverty, gender inequality, unsafe migration, and limited access to health and legal information weaken families’ ability to protect children. Women, in particular, face barriers to health, safety, and decision-making, directly impacting child wellbeing.
Our Solution
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CCRD strengthens communities by placing children’s rights at the centre of protection, education, and participation.
Through community-led action and policy engagement, we build strong child protection systems that prevent violations and create safe, enabling environments for every child.
What drives us?
Our Vision
First Call for Children and The Best Interest of Children
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Our Mission
Mission of CCRD is voice for the voiceless to Promote and Protect Children’s Rights as enshrined in the Indian Constitution and United Nation Convention on the Rights of the Child - UNCRC.
Our Principles
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We honour the dignity, voices, and rights of every individual in the communities we serve.
Best Interest of the Child
We honour the dignity, voices, and rights of every individual in the communities we serve.
Rights, Not Charity
We ensure women, children, and marginalized families get equal access to opportunities.
Community-Led Prevention
We stay committed to uplifting underserved communities with sincerity and compassion.
Children’s Participation
We remain transparent, responsible, and committed to delivering meaningful impact.
Equity and Inclusion
We partner with communities, schools, government bodies, and supporters to create sustainable change.
System Accountability
Recognition of Our Impact
CCRD is recognised as a State-level Resource Centre on Child Rights, collaborating with government bodies, civil society networks, and international agencies such as UNICEF and ILO to strengthen child protection systems and influence policy across Tamil Nadu.
Recognition
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