Partnerships

At CherYsh, we believe that the scale of change is best served through shared ownership between all stakeholders

Over 70% of rural students lack access to quality learning tools, widening the education gap every year!

The Power of a Collective Approach

The CherYsh mission in India aims to uplift underprivileged communities by offering modern education and livelihoods. While the vision was clear, the path was challenging, requiring collective effort, resources, and partnerships.

Our partnerships with governments, businesses, civil society, and academic institutions enable us to create lasting solutions that positively impact underprivileged communities, especially girls, women, and youth. Initially, we collaborated with like-minded NGOs to gain experience, expand our reach, increase capacity, and commit to change.

Key Partners Making a Difference

We are fortunate to work alongside several trusted partners who contribute their expertise, resources, and networks to support our work. Notable partnerships include:

Other valuable partners to name a few of them, include Sanjeeven Trust, Pratham Books, Intel, Meghshala, and Taj Gateway, all of whom contribute to CherYsh’s ongoing success in transforming rural village communities. CherYsh is committed to continuing to foster these partnerships, as we know that only through collaboration can we achieve our mission of transforming lives and building a brighter future for all.

Our Updates

KLE signing with the Vice Chancellor in April 2025 with Intl Board

CherYsh Trust, Bangalore, which operates a field center in Haliyal, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, and KLE Technology University, Hubli, Karnataka, have entered into an agreement to promote rural community development, social change, and increase educational opportunities.
Ms. Sapna Ravindran, CEO of CherYsh Trust, and Dr. Basavraj Anami, Registrar of KLE Tech University, signed the agreement on Thursday, June 20, 2024. This partnership signifies a commitment between CherYsh Trust and KLE Technology University towards social causes. CherYsh has been active in the Haliyal region for over a decade, focusing on girl child education and women empowerment. KLE Technology University is renowned for its technical academic excellence. Together, they will work to uplift underprivileged communities through technology, research, and innovation in the coming years.
KLE Tech University Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ashok Shettar, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are keen to make an impact through this partnership.”
Attendees included Dr. Uma Mudenagudi, Prof. B. L. Desai, Dr. Sanjay Kotbagi, Dr. Preeti Patil, Dr. Vijaylakshmi M, Dr. M. R. Solapur, Dr. N. H. Ayachit from KLE and Ms. Anita Singh, Ms. Kala Anand, Mr. Sanjeev Shanmugam, and Mr. Nagaraj Kulkarni from Cherysh Trust among others.

The appointment of two governance partners in April 2025

CherYsh Trust is proud to onboard the following agencies to further strengthen governance and compliance systems:

1. M/s. Mukunda and Associates, Chartered Accountants, Bangalore
They will be responsible for the professional assignments of:

Bookkeeping and Accounts
Statutory Returns and Compliance Documentation
Governance Support and Maintenance of Digital Archives
Verification of Vendor and Service Agreements
Coordination with Tax Authorities and other statutory bodies.

2. M/s. Kulkarni & Co., Hubli
Their responsibilities include:

End-to-end payroll services, including attendance, leave management, statutory
payments, and final settlements
Accounting processing
Redesign of CherYsh’s in-house bank security processes
Audit of CSR grant conditions and verification of Utilization Certificates (UCs)
Tracking of payment schedules and facilitating quarterly/tranche payments to
Knowledge, Technology, and Implementation Partners as per MoUs or agreements

Our Partners In Transformation

We don’t work alone. Every partnership is a collaboration between belief and action.

Looking Ahead

As CherYsh Trust India moves forward, it continues to seek alliances that challenge and inspire it to think bigger. The organization firmly believes that the scale of India’s social challenges demands collective action. Together with our partners, CherYsh is not just building programs—it is building hope, resilience, and a future where every rural individual can thrive in the new digital economy.

The story of CherYsh is a testament to the power of partnerships. No nonprofit, however passionate or determined, can achieve lasting change in isolation. It is in collaboration that ideas take flight, resources multiply, and true transformation happens. Through its network of partnerships, CherYsh exemplifies the adage: “If you want to go far, go together.”

Gautham is a management professional with experience across the corporate & development sectors, bringing a strategic & data-driven perspective to organizational growth & governance. He has expertise in strategy formulation, program effectiveness & evidence-based decision-making across Education, Natural Resource Management & Entrepreneurship.

He currently serves as Head – Strategy & Program Analysis at the Deshpande Foundation, Hubballi, strengthening program design, performance measurement & impact strategy. Earlier, he worked as a Project Lead at L&T Technology Services, Bengaluru, leading engineering initiatives for industrial product development.

He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore & a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, Karnataka.