News
from the MCF
In November 2009, MCF conduct 5 follow up workshops on RTI sponsored by Asha (SV). These were held in the districts of Rudraprayag, Nainital, Pauri, Pithoragarh and Dehradun involving 7 NGO partners, 50 villages and 759 participants.
The MCF and Asha (SV) concluded the year long RTI awareness programme on 12th Oct 2009. Dr Tolia, Chief Information Commissioner, is noted to have said that “I was the first person who asked, how will children understand and use RTI, but now looking at the success stories of children, I am very impressed.”
MCF sponsored a short RTI workshop with Purkal Youth Development Society. Read more....
MCF helps World Vision initiate a programme involving children in RTI in World Vision's operating area of Sehespur Block, Dehradun and Kotdwar Block, Pauri. Read more .....
Dr. R.S. Tolia, Chief Information Commissioner for Uttarakhand, said
“We never imagined that this (RTI) awareness generation
could happen through children, but are realizing that it is
better to work with children because they will have that knowledge for a longer time as
they grow and become adults in the community". ASHA (SV), MCF , the 19 Partner Organisations and 3,682 children across the 12 districts have impressed CIC, Uttrakhand with their ability to use the RTI as a tool to gather information and stand up for their rights.
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the archives.
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Farewell Satish
 It is with great sorrow that we bid goodbye to our Vice President, Satish Patel who passed away on the 2nd of January 2010 . He has been a pillar of support to the MCF since its inception, helping us in every way possible, whenever we needed him. We will miss his wisdom, gentle encouragement, and his constant friendship.
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