Citizens for Justice and Peace
Give voice to young men and women from some of India’s most backward communities
WHY DONATE?
CJP’S grassroots fellowship is awarded to young men and women from the communities with whom we work closely. These include migrant workers, Adivasis, forest workers and the urban poor. The fellowship program hopes to build a community of on ground researchers and community leaders who are passionate about exploring issues that impact them, and are equipped to deal with legal and administrative issues that impact their legal, Constitutional rights.OUR IMPACT WITH YOUR SUPPORT
Train in research and documentation
Gain access to legal and constitutional experts
Explore solutions for problems of dispossession in their communities
Build a community of on-ground researchers and community leaders
COMING TOGETHER FOR A CAUSE
“ The fellowship has given me a new perspective on the problems faced by tribal communities with an assurance that problems can be solved. It has helped me understand that there is strength in solving issues that are close to home. Awareness is key.” - Mamta Pared
“CJP’s Grassroots Fellowship gave me a leadership identity” - Meer Hamza.
“I have learned a lot of new things and seen the happiness, sorrows and misery of the people in the society with my own eyes. I have not only learned to know people more deeply, but also rural Bengal.”- Ripon Sheikh
“Through this fellowship I have been able to highlight the plight of different people in society. A number of people have been benefited by our work.” - Tinku Sheikh
“ The fellowship has given me a new perspective on the problems faced by tribal communities with an assurance that problems can be solved. It has helped me understand that there is strength in solving issues that are close to home. Awareness is key.” - Mamta Pared
“CJP’s Grassroots Fellowship gave me a leadership identity” - Meer Hamza.
“I have learned a lot of new things and seen the happiness, sorrows and misery of the people in the society with my own eyes. I have not only learned to know people more deeply, but also rural Bengal.”- Ripon Sheikh
“Through this fellowship I have been able to highlight the plight of different people in society. A number of people have been benefited by our work.” - Tinku Sheikh
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