Childhood vaccinations save lives

While the world waits for a vaccine against COVID-19, underprivileged children in India are in danger of contracting other lethal diseases as the pandemic has disrupted their immunisation schedules.

In April 2020, 2.9 million children in India missed their first dose of the measles vaccine due to the lockdown. Like measles, there are other deadly illnesses that can infect, maim and even kill children but, with timely immunisations, are highly preventable.

2.9 million children

in India missed their first dose of the measles vaccine in April 2020 due to the lockdown

How can you help?

Your donation can help underprivileged children get vaccinated for preventable diseases such as BCG (tuberculosis), DTP (diphtheria), HEP-B (hepatitis B), polio and typhoid in 17 states of India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, UP, MP, Chattisgarh, West Bengal, Orissa among others.

CRY has a target of immunising more than 40,000 children - newborns to age 5 - in the next 6-8 months. At ₹1,000 per child, CRY will provide a cycle of vaccination for a child for a year. Or ₹5,000 will provide a complete five-year schedule of vaccinations for one child.

Just ₹1,000 will immunise a child with a yearly cycle of vaccines. Donate now

40,000

children - newborns to age 5 - to be immunised in the next 6-8 months

₹5,000

will provide a complete five-year schedule of vaccinations for one child

About CRY

CRY was born of a dream to ensure happier childhoods for all children. Today, over 4 decades later, CRY works with 102 local NGOs across 19 states in India and has impacted the lives of over 3 million children. With the support of generous donors, CRY addresses children’s critical needs by working with parents, teachers, Anganwadi workers, communities, district and state-level governments as well as the children themselves.

They focus on changing behaviours and practices at the grassroots level and influencing public policy at a systemic level – thereby creating an ecosystem where children are made the nation’s priority. CRY has jumped into action to ensure that the communities they serve receive the integral resources they need and stay protected. They have been ensuring that regular vaccinations are provided to children to avoid their susceptibility to other deadly diseases.

Immunise a child