FAQ

C-A-U-S-E (Consortium for the Advancement of Underprivileged Scholastic Education) was registered in the year 2010 as non-profit organization in Hyderabad, with the specific mission to provide wholesome education to the underprivileged, to extend skill-based training to the unemployed, vulnerable youth, and to create a strong platform for sustained community development.

Our significant spotlight is on different contemporary social issues like Elimination of Child Labour, Protection of Child Rights, Education, Women Empowerment, Skill Development, Community Development and Natural Disaster Relief.

Education not only builds knowledge, capabilities, life skills and values amongst children but also develops their creative, social, and emotional abilities. It is crucial for their cognitive and personal development, including critical thinking and problem-solving.

C A U S E is a people-driven organization – right from the people who started it with a vision, to the people who work for us to bring change at the grassroots, to the people who support our work, and most importantly the people who serve on the ground through our work.

Committed, responsible people who are passionate to make a difference to the world around them are the backbone of C A U S E. We have always taken our role as that of a catalyst in the process of bringing change, but ultimately if we are aiming real and sustainable development, change must be driven by people themselves.

Over the years, C A U S E has received the love, support and trust of millions of individuals, who have enabled us to create high impact programmes We always take pride in making our supporters active partners in our programmes than just channelize their resources to do good.

C A U S E’s mission is to empower underprivileged children, youth and their families and community through relevant education, innovative healthcare, and market-focused livelihood programmes. We aim to deploy best possible methodology and technology for achieving ideal SROI (social return on investment), to practice and promote good governance, to link business competitiveness of the corporate with social development initiatives and to sensitize the privileged section of society to promote Civic Driven Change.

C A U S E was established in the year 2002

C A U S E has been working in the thematic areas of education, healthcare.

Education alone has the power to liberate people from the vicious cycle of poverty – not only in terms of earning a livelihood but also in becoming aware of the rights and freedoms that a citizen is endowed with. Thus, empowering individuals and making them self-sufficient.

In our journey so far, we have received immense support from numerous individuals, many private and public sector companies, development agencies, educational institutions, public figures and the mass media. One can associate with us in any of these above-mentioned ways. Please visit the contact us or get involved section of our website for more information on the possible ways of being involved in our journey.

Children, their families and the communities are the target groups of C A U S E with children at the centre stage. The organization believes that a child’s education cannot be taken care of without taking care of the family, especially the mother, and the communities they belong to.

C A U S E believes that unless members of the civil society are involved proactively in the process of development, sustainable change will not happen. We encourage and invite individuals for volunteer opportunities and volunteer registration, to be an active part of our organization and share the same vision and purpose as us – to work for the welfare of children and their families. Volunteers are the backbone of every organization – they not only carry the organization’s ideals within them, but also spread the message far and beyond, sensitizing the society towards the cause. Volunteer for NGO, volunteer to serve, spread some C A U S E

Please go to our “Career” page to know more about the current openings in C A U S E.

Our educational programme – Mission Education, for underprivileged children, follows the curriculum of the respective state board where the project is present and operational.

C A U S E on Wheels (a mobile hospital programme) is the flagship healthcare programme of C A U S E. In addition, Health with C A U S E is another programme which provides urgent and specialized health services through multi-specialty health camps across India.

C A U S E works for the girl children and women through its national programme – Abhaya What does Abhaya mean? Abhaya is a Sanskrit word meaning “fearlessness.”

The donor gets an instant acknowledgement mail along with an SMS. On receiving the reconciliation statement from the bank, a receipt is sent via e-mail immediately, followed by a hard copy by post (within India). The receipt is accompanied by a ‘C A U S E’ Badge which is also a token of appreciation. The donor receives a birthday wish, wishes on important festivals, programme updates and an annual impact report during a year’s time.

Yes, the organization accepts donations in USD and pounds as well but only in the form of cheque, drafts or via online payment gateway. As a policy the organization adhere to all government norms and maintains optimum transparency with the donors. The organization does have an FCRA account for its international’s supporters. However, tax exemptions are applicable as per the country specific guidelines.

While you can visit the school where the children you support are studying we do not encourage donors to directly meet the beneficiaries as we do not want to give special treatment to any child.

Usually, in-kind donation is accepted only when there is a need in any of the projects at a given point of time.

Inclination towards social responsibility and contribution to sustainable development is fast becoming the mark of distinction for global brands. Mallen Baker—writer, speaker and CSR expert—defines Corporate Social Responsibility as a strategic act, “a way companies manage the business processes to produce an overall positive impact on society.” Integrating social, environmental and ethical responsibilities into the governance of businesses ensures their long-term success, competitiveness and sustainability. CSR initiatives facilitate corporate to build a dominant brand that reverberates with their key stakeholders—customers, employees, government and general public. Founded by a group of corporate professionals, C A U S E has always seen the corporate world as an
ally in the vision of bringing sustainable change at the grassroots.

Do you also believe in the cause of education for all?

Then come join our crusade and embark on a rewarding and satisfying journey with C A U S E.

At C A U S E, “Real Work, Real Change” is our ethos. Working on the ground to bring sustainable change is not easy, but in our country where more than half of the population is deprived even of its basic needs, this is where we must start. Before we debate on human rights, we must address urgent human needs. And this is what C A U S E has been tirelessly striving to achieve. Through intensive programmes based on education, healthcare, livelihood and women empowerment, we work towards bringing positive and long-lasting change in the lives of children and their families.

People – committed, passionate individuals have always been at the core of all we do. Currently, we have a team of over 400 full-time professionals from diverse backgrounds working across India at our projects and offices.

If you wish to be a part of the change process at the grassroots and are willing to build a career in the development sector through professional value creation, we will be happy to hear from you.

You can contribute by sponsoring a child, by making general donation, by convincing your friends, company, or other companies to provide corporate funding. You can join us and provide voluntary services and there is no specific amount that should be donated. However, all the programs have a detailed breakup of the expenditure.