About Us
CherYsh is committed to empowering girls and women in rural India.
Vision
Transform the lives of individuals in rural areas from early education to sustainable life skill lessons and livelihoods.
Mission
Values
We uphold integrity with honesty. Transparency ensures ethical practices. We empower self-reliance. Inclusiveness creates opportunities for all.
CherYsh Journey So Far
CherYsh aims to scale its successful modern digital education and livelihood programs around Karnataka and neighboring states.
Since 2011: Our Consistent Efforts to Educate Rural Girls
Shiksha Centers
Over 100 centers have been established across 50+ villages in Haliyal, Ponda, Chennapatna, and Mangalore. More than 20,000 students have enrolled in these centers.
eShiksha Centers
Bridging the digital divide in Haliyal by providing technology education. Train girls in computing, coding, and problem-solving skills.
English Shiksha Center
Enhancing English proficiency among students aged 5 to 14, with a specific emphasis on fostering self-assurance and developing effective communication abilities.
Since 2011: Our Sustained Efforts to Empower Rural Women
Nursing Certification
Initiated a program in villages in Ponda, Goa to empower women with skills in elderly care.
Community Kitchen
Helped monetize community kitchen food products and retail clothing products specifically designed for women.
Agricultural Innovation
Contributed to the establishment of a revenue-generating enterprise through sugarcane nurseries and the production of composting fertilizers.
STEM Training
Developed qualified teachers through the “Learning Facilitator Program.”
Learning Facilitator
Developed and implemented a comprehensive three-month ICT training program for rural educators. The curriculum encompassed instruction in English, Mathematics, and digital education, with a specific focus on coding.
Vocational Skilling
Provided training and development opportunities to over 1,000 women, enhancing their skills and livelihoods.
Entrepreneurship Programs
Training in sugarcane bud nurseries, fertilizer composting, food products, and retail clothing. Financial literacy and access to financial schemes. Indirectly benefiting over 25,000 individuals.
From 2011 to 2015: Our Early Partnerships to Develop Regional Ecosystems
Hope Foundation, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
Utilize vocational training institutions that offer specialized programs to rural immigrants in the domains of computer technology, retail operations, and tailoring.
Dr. Mariyappa Trust, Chennapatna
Enhance the English and Mathematics curricula in primary schools located within the vicinity of the present location.
Samanvaya Trust, Mangalore and Udipi District
Implemented entrepreneurship programs tailored to rural women, focusing on dressmaking and embroidery.
Sanjeevan Foundation & Goa College of Home Science, Ponda
Developed qualified teachers through the “Learning Facilitator Program.”
- Notable Achievements (2011–2024)
Education
- e-Shikshas build digital skills (computing and coding) for rural students.
- Pioneered a nursing certification program in Ponda villages for elderly care.
Empowerment & Entrepreneurship
- Commercialization of community kitchen food products and retail clothing products for women.
- Agricultural innovation with sugarcane nurseries and composting fertilizers.
- STEM training of teachers through the Learning Facilitator program.
- 2011–2015: CherYsh’s Initial Regional Partnerships
Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore:
- Partnership with Hope Foundation.
- Focus: Training rural immigrants in computers, retail, and tailoring through a vocational institute.
- Chennapatna, Karnataka:
Partnership with Dr. Mariyappa Trust. - Focus: Improving primary school education in English and Math for surrounding villages.
Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada & Udipi District, Karnataka:
- Partnership with Samanvaya Trust.
- Focus: Rural women’s entrepreneurship programs in dressmaking and embroidery.
Ponda, Goa:
- Partnership with Sanjeevan Foundation and Goa College of Home Science.
- Key Initiative: CherYsh Institute of Women Empowerment (CIWE) offering a 1-year elderly nursing certificate program for rural girls.
Hubli-Haliyal, Karnataka:
- Emerged as the (COE) center of excellence.
- Became the beta site for all new educational and livelihood programs.
2011–2024: CherYsh’s Exponential Growth in Education and Livelihood Programs
Education Initiatives
Shiksha Learning Centers:
- 100+ centers established across 50+ villages (Haliyal, Ponda, Chennapatna, and Mangalore).
- Over 20,000 students enrolled.
e-Shiksha:
- Bridging the digital divide in Haliyal through technology education.
- Training in computing, coding, and problem-solving.
English Shiksha:
- Improving English skills in students aged 5–14.
- Focus on confidence-building and communication skills.
Learning Facilitator Training:
- 3-month ICT training for rural educators.
- Training in English, Math, and digital education (including coding).
Livelihood Empowerment
Skills Training:
- Over 1,000 women trained in livelihood skills.
Entrepreneurship Programs:
- Training in sugarcane bud nurseries, fertilizer composting, food products, and retail clothing.
- Financial literacy and access to financial schemes.
Economic Impact:
- Indirectly benefiting 25,000+ people.
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We are ready to scale our initiatives to create a powerful, sustainable learning ecosystem—one village at a time.
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