About Us
The Mountain Children’s Foundation (MCF) works to help children become agents for change and development in their communities. MCF has worked in the mountain state of Uttarakhand since 2002. Our unique approach seeks to invert the top-down, outside-in model of traditional development activities.
Objective
To empower children through knowledge, training, and the power of collective action, to change their communities from the ground up.
The idealism and energy of young people is the best antidote for the forces of marginalization, corruption, helplessness and apathy, under which most rural communities struggle to exist. We seek to tap that energy and idealism to create a better world for the children and all around them.
It is nothing less than a revolution in how the people—especially the young people—of the mountains perceive themselves and how they address problems in their communities.
Our Aim
To change the way the world perceives and works with children.
- To enable children become committed, effective citizens, who through collective action, build a foundation of trust and respect for one another becoming agents of change in their communities.
- To create spaces for child participation wherein the individuality and rights of the child are respected:
- By working closely with Government and its agents for upgrading effectiveness and efficiency of schemes and programs
- By nurturing communities which give children opportunity to develop to their full potential
- By identifying and removing obstacles to such growth
Where We Work
We are based in the Indian mountain state of Uttarakhand .
We work through partner organizations .
In a year we reach out to – 900 infants; 2755 adults and 8396 children. We indirectly impact a population of 34,131 people. We have an informal network of over 20 organisations who understand the importance of working with children.
Our Resources
Our greatest resource are the young people of Uttarakhand and our partner organizations that continue to support their efforts to change and improve their communities.
We are also fortunate to have a committed team of trainers and facilitators.
Our Donor partners are – Azim Premji Foundation, AU Small Finance Bank, Indian For Collective Action, IRIS KPO Foundation, NSF Foundation, Nainital Bank and individual donors and supporters
Details
The Mountain Children’s Foundation is based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and is registered under:
- Indian Societies Act – UK0600312203012469
- Section 12AA – AAAAM6383KE20214
- Section 80G – AAAAM6383KF20214
- Foreign Contribution Regulation Act – 347900144 since 27 April 2010 renewed 1 January 2021
- CSR Registration – CSR00002578
- MSME – UDYAM-UK-05-0082528
