CMCA (Children's Movement for Civic Awareness)

The Children’s Movement for Civic Awareness (CMCA) is a 25-year-old non-profit organization headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, dedicated to building active citizenship and life skills in children and young people. With a vision to nurture the next generation to be concerned, thinking, and active citizens, CMCA works across schools, colleges, libraries, and communities in partnership with governments and like-minded organizations. Through five powerful programs - Magic Box, My Library for a Better Me, CMCA Clubs, Children’s Village Sabhas, and Catalyse, CMCA builds personal integrity, empathy, participation, and respect for diversity among the young. These programs span civic learning for early learners, participative reading-based interventions, school clubs focused on local action, community governance through Panchayats, and youth engagement in colleges. CMCA’s grassroots engagement is powered by dedicated field teams and age-appropriate content, ensuring measurable impact and stories of real change. Each year, CMCA reaches over 2,50,000+ children and youth across 2,500+ schools, colleges, and libraries in 4 states through its transformative programs.