Vol.13 - June 2009

Last poll
In India, only 53% of habitations have a primary school

True 68% (508 votes)
False 24% (177 votes)
Can’t say 8% (61 votes)
Total Votes: 746

Correct response - 'True'

By Adam Macgregor, Volunteer, CRY America

For all children – no matter where – to be recognized as individuals that have the right to participate in decisions affecting their lives and those of their families is my vision. If children are most impacted by problems in a society, then why not give them an equal hand in the solution? Read about how Adam’s vision is turning into a reality!

What remains truly awe-inspiring is that CRY America’s efforts run purely on one steam. That of the collective spirit of individuals - people like you. Who inspite of being in the US, so far away from India; volunteer, give, believe and support our cause. Without people like you seeing a ‘just’ world where all children are treated equal would have stayed just that…a dream.
Your support is invaluable.
More so at this point when what you donate will double…just like that.

In honor of individuals who make a difference, The Lavender Fund 2 with the Community Foundation of Louisville has made a Challenge grant again to CRY America. Every dollar raised by CRY America through you will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 by them.

Gift a Donation
CRY America’s gifting option will not only touch the recipient, but also touch the lives of underprivileged children, especially in India.
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CRY America now accepts car donations CRY America has partnered with Cars4Causes for car donations.
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This is CRY America’s, simple yet cost effective way of making a difference to children’s lives despite your demanding schedules and busy lifestyles. You can now opt between the two ways of donating via DROPs

•  Online via Credit Card

•  Offline via Bank Account

CRY America has established a nationwide partnership with Padlock and Key Parties– an interactive and FUN way to mingle, meet or match or just have a great time! Part proceeds of tickets bought by CRY supporters will be donated to CRY. Click here to purchase tickets for the Desi Padlock and Key Singles Parties and After Parties in Washington DC on July 3 and NYC on July 4- Independance weekend.

Western Union partnership
Western Union has provided CRY America with a generous grant of $19,250 that will be directed towards the initiative Mahan Seva Sansthan, in Rajasthan. Through this program children from 65 villages will gain access to education and healthcare, gender and migration issues will be addressed and marginalized communities will be empowered. CRY is deeply grateful to Western Union for supporting our work.

Dear Friends,

Millions of children are denied their basic rights on a daily basis. CRY America launches the ‘My Vision and Dream for Children’ Campaign – an initiative to bring people together from different walks of life to dream of a better world for our children; to engage in the larger debate on children’s rights and to express their vision and dream for children in creative ways.

In the words of John Lennon “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” CRY America believes that no matter how long or difficult the journey - if each one of us believes in doing what's right and works towards that day, then all children will have their right to live, learn, grow and play.

Paint, write, sing, click - express your vision for children and change their world!

In Faith and Goodwill,



Shefali Sunderlal

President, CRY America

CRY America’s vision is a ‘just’ world in which all children - regardless of gender, class, caste, faith, color, race, physical and mental ability etc. - have an equal opportunity to develop to their full potential and realize their dreams. With this in mind, we have launched a new ‘My Vision and Dream for Children’ Campaign. Tell us what your vision/dream for children is? Express yourself in exciting ways - paintings, poems, essays, songs and become part of a larger movement for children’s rights. Join this Campaign today.

To watch the video click here

To participate online visit click here

To participate in on-ground events click here

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CRY Walk for Child Rights, our popular annual event is in its sixth year and being organized across by 14 US cities by CRY America Volunteer Chapters. It aims at raising awareness and funds in support of underprivileged children, especially in India to ensure that all children have access to education and health care, freedom from child labor and other forms of exploitation.

The Bay Area Action Center of CRY America inaugurated the series this year with its ever popular 5th annual walk/run on Sunday, June 14 at Shoreline park, Mountain View. To know more click here

Minneapolis CRY Walk is being organized on July 18 at Como Lake, Saint Paul. To know more click here

To know more about upcoming walks click here

Event Name Date Venue
Pittsburgh CRY Walk August 22, 09 Schenley Park
Detroit CRY Walk August 29, 09 Paint Creek Trail, Rochester
New York CRY Walk August 29, 09 Riverside Park, Manhattan
Lexington CRY Walk August 29, 09 Kentucky University Campus
Connecticut CRY Walk August 29, 09 Hartford Riverfront
San Diego CRY Walk September 13, 09 Balboa Park
Alabama CRY Walk September 19, 09 Alabama Huntsville Campus

At CRY America, our Volunteers are our heart. Every Action Center, in whatever form, size or nature of event contributes to the growth and success of our movement. We appreciate the efforts of all our Volunteers who work among their colleagues, friends, family and local community to spread the mission, harness resources and keep the CRY America flag flying across the US to ensure that the rights of underprivileged children are restored.

We are happy to recognise and announce the winners of 2008:

Event Innovation of 2008 Award
Award Winner: Bay Area AC's CRY Walk 2008 Event
First Runner Ups (tie): Pittsburgh AC's CRY Festival in the Park 2008 and
Houston AC's Indian Ocean Concert 2008 Event

Action Center of 2008 Award   
Award Winner: Detroit AC 

Action Center Sustainability of 2008 Award
Award Winner: Pittsburgh AC 

New Action Center of 2008 Award
Award Winner : Houston AC
First Runner Up: Connecticut AC

To know more click here.


India Unplugged

‘India Unplugged’, a CRY America fund-raiser, was held in New York on April 16, 2009. The evening featured the sublime photography of award winning photographer, Glenn Losack MD and was co-hosted by Dr. Robi Ludwig, nationally renowned psychotherapist and regular contributor to CNN, the Today show and The Fox news channel. The event was attended by over 100 guests and close to $4000 was raised through the sale of Dr. Losack’s photographs.

  • CRY Dinners 2009
    Uphaar 2009 on May 9 attended by 200 guests and raised $120,000. To know, more click here
    Detroit CRY Dinner on May 16 attended by 200 guests and raised $16,500. To know more, click here
  • CRY Cricket 2009
    Pittsburgh Cricket Match featuring Linbrook XI & CMU XI on May 30 photo album
    Frankfort AC Cricket match on June 20. To know more click here
  • Bucks County AC scrabble tournament on April 30. To know more click here
  • Siddharth Pandit from NY AC cycled 42 miles for child rights on May 3. To know more click here
  • Pittsburgh Action center presents it’s fifth annual “Festival in the Park” – a festival of Food, Music and Movies on Sunday, June 21.09. To know more Click here

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