Orange India is doubling every donation until Aug 15
Over 2.3 lakh children reached by CRY โ but millions still lack basic school supplies. Donate before Aug 15 and Orange India doubles your gift.
Every dollar is tracked and transformed into real change โ doubled by Orange India until Aug 15.
Pencils, eraser, ruler, and a sharpener โ everything a child needs to start the school year right.
Notebooks, textbooks, geometry box, and stationery โ a complete set for one child for a full year.
A complete kit for two children โ plus you receive a KidsSaver T-shirt as our thank-you!
Chalk, boards, charts, and learning kits for an entire classroom of 30+ children for one month.
Every donor who gives $50 or more receives our limited-edition KidsSaver white t-shirt โ printed with the actual handprints of CRY children from India. Wear it, and carry their story with you.
We believe in complete transparency โ here's exactly what happens after you donate.
Your payment goes through PayPal's encrypted platform. Orange India immediately matches your gift 1:1.
CRY's ground teams source quality school supplies in bulk, maximizing the value of every donation.
Supplies reach children in underserved communities across 19 Indian states through CRY's partner network.
Receive an impact update by email โ photos, numbers, and stories of the children your donation helped.
"When I received my new school bag and notebooks, I couldn't believe it. I had been using torn papers for months. Now I come to school every day."
"My son Arjun had dropped out last year โ we couldn't afford books. Thanks to CRY's school kit, he is back in 5th grade and top of his class."
"Our school had 60 students sharing 12 pencils. The supply kit from donors changed everything. Children now fight to come to school โ not to leave it."
100% of your donation goes to school supplies for children in India through CRY's verified ground network.
Funds are pooled by CRY and allocated based on ground-level need. CRY is FCRA compliant. Orange India matching applies to all donations received by Aug 15, 2026.
We publish annual reports and welcome every question about fund allocation.
Goes directly to child welfare programmes on the ground
CRY publishes detailed annual reports audited by independent CA firms, available publicly at cry.org
View Reports โCRY is fully registered under India's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act โ legally authorized to receive international donations.
Recognized by NITI Aayog, Ministry of Women & Child Development, and international child-rights bodies.
Orange India has pledged to match every donation made through this campaign on a 1:1 basis โ meaning they contribute the same amount you donate. This offer is valid for all donations received by 23:59 IST on August 15, 2026. Matched funds are transferred directly to CRY.
For US donors: CRY America is a 501(c)(3) organization โ donations are fully tax-deductible in the US. For donors in other countries, please consult your local tax advisor. In India, donations qualify for 50% exemption under Section 80G.
After your donation of $50 or more is confirmed, our team will email you within 48 hours to confirm your shipping address and t-shirt size. The shirt is shipped free worldwide and typically arrives within 10โ14 business days. The handprints are from real CRY partner school children.
Clicking "Donate via PayPal" redirects you to PayPal's secure checkout. You can pay with your PayPal balance, debit/credit card, or bank account. CRY receives funds in USD, which are deployed in India through FCRA-compliant banking channels.
CRY allocates 82% of all funds directly to child welfare programmes. The remaining 18% covers essential overheads that make the programmes effective and accountable. CRY's annual audited reports confirm this allocation publicly.
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