Building children's unions

It is children, not adults, who know best what children need and want. Instead of merely ‘helping’ children, CWC works to empower children to organise themselves and identify, and solve, their problems.

Read about Bhima Sangha, the union of working children facilitated by CWC.

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Education for democracy

“It is the quality and nature of the individuals that our education system produces, and the interrelationships they are capable of, that will determine the socio-political fabric of our nation.” Education has become a key area of work for CWC in recent years.

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Defending local government

In recent years, CWC has become increasingly active in campaigning for decentralisation of political power and government services in Karnataka and across India. Strong, empowered local governments are crucial to addressing the problems of child labour and poverty in all its forms.

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Information management by children

CWC believes that children are capable of identifying obstacles, advocating for solutions, and participating in governance. The role of adults is to facilitate children’s participation, not to speak for children.

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  • When you look into a child’s eyes you expect to see hope, trust and innocence; but when you see these signs of childhood are replaced by betrayal, hunger, fear & suspicion, we need to take a serious stock of ourselves and the society we have created.


    - Nandana Reddy | CWC

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United Nations General Assembly adopts the International Day Of Play – Call To Action

We are thrilled to announce that the United Nations General Assembly has adopted June 11th as the                  …

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State Consultation on Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents in Karnataka

The State Level Consultation on Mental Health And Wellbeing Of Children And Adolescents in Karnataka, which was jointly facilitated by us and CMHLP – Centre …

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Setting Up of Adolescent Clubs in Gram Panchayats of Karnataka_Framework – CWC

The Concerned For Working Children (CWC) has a rich history of engaging with the Government of Karnataka (GOK) to facilitate children’s participation at all levels. …