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CCI (Compassionate Campus Initiative):

The Compassionate Campus Initiative (CCI) is a student-led movement that has been consistently active since 2022, engaging colleges and universities in promoting ethical living, environmental sustainability, and animal protection. CCI provides a platform for students to practice leadership, advocacy, and public engagement through awareness campaigns, interactive sessions, and community outreach events.

At MAIT, CCI empowers students to be agents of change through conscious choices and compassionate actions.

 

 

 What is MFA (Mercy For Animals)? (https://mercyforanimals.org/):

 

Mercy For Animals (MFA) is a USA-based, internationally recognized NGO working to end industrial animal agriculture and advocate for a more sustainable, plant-based food system. It supports educational outreach, policy reform, and community empowerment around the globe.

Importantly, MFA is the key supporter of CCI and provides major investment and resources for the events organized by CCI on campuses, including at MAIT. This support enables high-impact, well-organized, and engaging activities that drive real change.

 

How is CCI Beneficial for Students of MAIT?

  • Leadership & Communication: Students develop public speaking, team coordination, and project management skills.
  • Meaningful Impact: Participation in initiatives that contribute to animal protection, climate action, and ethical awareness.
  • Career Exposure: Opportunities for internships, NGO collaborations, certifications, and volunteering
  • Holistic Growth: Promotes empathy, critical thinking, and informed decision-
  • Campus Culture: Cultivates a more aware, compassionate, and proactive student community.

 

CCI’s Consistency and Legacy Since 2022

CCI has remained a consistent force across campuses, including:

  • Talk sessions at Hansraj College, Daulat Ram College, Faculty of Law (DU), IIIT Delhi, MAIT, and
  • Demonstrations at Jantar Mantar and Delhi University North
  • Film screenings, tabling campaigns, and educational workshops across
  • Engagement of hundreds of students in conversations around sustainability, ethics, and conscious

 

 CCI-MAIT Event Calendar (2024–2025)

  • August ’24 CCI Orientation Drive @ MAIT Intro to CCI & MFA; volunteer recruitment September ’24 “Your Plate, Our Planet” Talk Sustainability & ethics awareness session

  • October ’24 Tabling Campaign + Pledge Drive Games, petitions, and fun outreach activities

  • November ’24 Movie Screening: The Game Changers Film + group discussion on conscious choices

  • January ’25 CCI Awareness Week Five-day creative engagement and campaigns February ’25 Collab with MAIT Societies Joint events on ethics, climate & innovation March ’25 Inter-College CCI Meet Summit for all Delhi-based CCI chapters

  • April ’25 Final Campaign + Reflection Session Showcasing impact and gathering feedback

Conclusion

The Compassionate Campus Initiative (CCI), with the vital support of Mercy For Animals (MFA), provides a transformative opportunity for MAIT students to lead, inspire, and create change. It nurtures responsible citizens who think critically, act compassionately, and bring long-lasting value to their college community and the world at large.