A Huge Turning Point
Date: May 24, 2019
Hello, everyone! My name is Megha Ramdas and I am from Guligenahalli, a village in Sira taluk, Tumkur district (Karnataka). I am the only daughter of Dr. Ramdas and Pushparani. My parents never allowed me to move freely in our village, as caste discr...
My Journey Being an Active Citizen
Date: May 14, 2019
My journey with CMCA began back when I was in the 7th grade as a part of the CMCA Club programme. It was the first time that I had been exposed to something that let me voice my opinions without being judged. It was a new kind of freedom that I was n...
Your Small Act Can Make a Difference
Date: April 29, 2019
CMCA is an NGO which provides a well research-backed curriculum for schools across 10 cities in India. Their aim is to provide an incentive for the young generation so that each one of us can try our best to be caring and responsible citizens of our...
5 Ways to Become an Active Citizen and Make an Impact
Date: January 31, 2019
‘People Have the Power’ used to sing Patti Smith in 1988 in one of the most powerful rock songs of all time. And I think she couldn’t be more right. People indeed ‘have the power’, sometimes more than they realise, to change things around them,...
What Is ‘Active Citizenship’ and Why It Is Vital for the Future of Democracy
Date: August 29, 2018
“No one is born a good citizen; no nation is born a democracy. Rather, both are processes that continue to evolve over a lifetime. Young people must be included from birth. A society that cuts off its youth severs its lifeline.” ...
My Summer Internship at CMCA
Date: August 29, 2018
After completing my first year of university, I was all set to board the “summer internship” train, like my fellow undergraduates. I currently study Economics and Politics, but aspire to be a lawyer in the future; however, I didn’t want to dive right...
Accreditation by Credibility Alliance
CMCA has been accredited by Credibility Alliance under the category “Desirability Norms” – for good governance, accountability, transparency and continuous improvements. Credibility Alliance is a consortium of voluntary organisations committed to enhancing accountability and transparency in the voluntary sector through good governance.