About CRY
At CRY, it’s believed that kids should have what they need to be strong. When kids know their rights, they get smart and stand up for themselves and others. There are stories of 9-year-olds stopping child marriages in their neighborhoods. When adults couldn’t do it, these kids spoke up and made things better.
About the Opportunity
The primary objective is to raise awareness about legal provisions benefiting children and safeguarding their development. Law students across India to micro-volunteer with CRY, using their legal expertise to create child-friendly content on specific legal themes.
Law students to channel their legal expertise into crafting an engaging Child Rights Awareness Quiz. Develop 10-20 questions based on a theme, and opt for a Video, Google Form, Kahoot, or Quiz Sheet format.
Beneficiaries
Volunteer’s contribution will empower middle school students aged 10-14 with knowledge about important Acts that protect their rights. CRY collaborates with thousands of children every year across 19 states of India, reaching out to the most marginalized as well as those with certain privileges. However, often their awareness level about legal protection is limited, regardless of their background.
The quiz volunteers create will be engaging, interactive, and informative, helping children from different backgrounds understand their rights better. CRY’s platform will ensure that the quiz reaches those who can benefit from it.
Theme
The theme of the quiz can revolve around any of the following:
- The Indian Constitution
- Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and Recent Amendments
- Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Amendment Act
- Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act
Language
Hindi or English
Format of the Quiz
The quiz can be on any of the above themes covering 10-20 questions capturing the key information and provisions. The format of the quiz can be a Video, a Google Form, Kahoot, or the format of a Quiz Sheet.
The Quiz should be:
- In simple language – Explaining terms used in the law/policy wherever applicable
- It should contain crucial information
- Be age-appropriate
Benefits
- All valid submissions will receive an acknowledgment certificate from CRY.
- Standout performer certificates for outstanding submissions
- Internship opportunities with CRY in the summer of 2024 for outstanding performers
- Ongoing volunteering and collaboration scope with CRY as part of your college/college club/college event etc.
Submission Guideline
For Video
- Keep the target audience (10-14 years of age) in mind at all times
- Make sure that the video is of good quality
- The video should be of a maximum of 5 minute
- The voice must be clear and audible without interruption
- Choose a place where the background voice is minimized
- It should be taken horizontally on the smartphone
- Rehearse before shooting
- Have cue cards handy so that there are no breaks in the video
For Quiz in Word / PDF Format / Google Form
- For creating a quiz, preparing text material is recommended. This should serve as a reference for the most important points that are covered. The final draft should be lucid and visually appealing.
For Kahoot
- Use the available features and keep fun and variety in the flow. Set the timing and explanations informative and suited for children.
Suggestive formatting for your Quiz
- Please use Calibri font, Size 11 for the text
- Ensure proper formatting, alignment, and grammar
- Ensure that it is in simple language, keeping in mind the age group you plan to target
Please upload the submissions. Name the file as follows: FullName_Language_Theme. For example, if the name is Aditi Sharma and the quiz in Hindi and the quiz is on the theme ‘The Indian Constitution’, the file name shall be AditiSharma_Hindi_TheIndianConstitution.
Deadline
March 3, 2024
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