CCFID has made a modest beginning with its work with children with two initiatives – one promotion of child rights and quality education in 20 Government schools in Cuddalore district and second direct intervention in supporting construction of a Pre-school (Anganwadi) affected by tsunami. Children form one of the key target groups for CCFID and the organisation will endeavour to support this group with an aim that that they can excel not only in academics, but groom to be a fearless and enlightened citizen. Sports is another aspect that CCFID promotes amongst youth, this includes providing technical mentoring services and equipments and infrastructure to get the right training and exposure. Community Collective Society for Integrated Development (CCFID) started its development activities in Cuddalore district in September 2007. In February 2007 CCFID visited Panankattu Colony and found that the Anganwadi school (Pre-School) was damaged and not in use. Thirty school children - girls and boys in the age group 2-3 years attended the school. The village community requested CCFID to support for reconstructing a new school building. The residents of Panankattu colony belong to Scheduled Caste community and there are about 100 families. The community members both men and women are engaged in labour activities for which they get a daily wage of Rs80-100. Some men also work as labour for sea fishing. More than 72% of the parents are illiterate. The Pre School was constructed by the Government in the year 1980 and the structural damage was caused by the tsunami waves. The children were placed in temporary shelter for the pre school education. But this structure was in place only for 8 months and got damaged due to heavy rain. The damaged structure was pulled down by CCFID and new structure is in progress in the same location. The construction activity is now complete. With the new school building we expect to meet the community need to have a safe learning space for their children. The intervention is equally significant for CCFID with its commitment to work for children and their rights. CCFID http://www.ccfid.org.in/Initatives.htm