100 Million campaign at Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation Information

The 100 Million campaign is a call to action for a world where all young people are free, safe and educated. We support young people to mobilise to end violence against children, eradicate child labour, and ensure education, breaking the cycles of illiteracy, poverty and violence for good. Inspired by the strength and impact of former child slaves who have now become successful activists and rescuers themselves, 100 Million supports and empowers youth mobilisation, and aims to increase global compassion and understanding. We believe this will create a world where all young people are safe and learning in school, not earning to survive. We know that achieving real, sustainable change needs commitment, collective power, and the active participation of those directly affected by a problem. To achieve justice for marginalised young people, it is critical that young people themselves organise locally in their communities. Investing in grassroots, collective organising strengthens the ability of young people to build the in-depth knowledge and relationships essential to effectively challenge injustice. That’s why we support young people in schools, universities and communities to organise together in local youth-led groups. Our network also includes representative youth organisations, led by democratically elected youth activists; teachers' unions nationally and internationally; and non-governmental organisations working together to seek multidimensional solutions to the multiple deprivations faced by marginalised children. These organisations lend their support to 100 Million by mobilising their networks to campaign for the rights of the excluded children, running solidarity actions, and advocating in national, regional, and global fora.