CherYsh Junior Shiksha Program
Education of girls in rural India is one of the cornerstone principles at CherYsh. In fact, this is one of the main reasons why CherYsh was founded. Another pivotal program under this principle is the “CherYsh Junior Shiksha Program.”
CherYsh Junior Shiksha empowers rural communities by nurturing young minds, fostering creative and emotional growth, and engaging parents in their children’s educational journeys. Together, these efforts are transforming the lives of rural children and shaping a brighter future for women as well. CherYsh Junior Shiksha provides holistic development opportunities for rural children in India through After-School Learning Centers. These centers are in the government schools located in over 30 villages at any time and offer a supportive neighbourhood learning environment led by trained young women as Learning Facilitators and Master Trainers.
Program Highlights:
Active Rural Curriculum: Engaging methodologies such as music, art, puppetry, and games help teach English and Mathematics through phonics-based learning modules.
Digital Integration: Tools and e-learning modules enhance education, incorporating the Meghshala digital platform.
Creativity and Physical Well-being: Weekly sports activities and hands-on workshops, including clay modelling, paper crafts, creative writing, plays, songs, and dance, nurture physical and creative growth.
Since 2015, CherYsh has impacted over 10,000 children, fostering academic success and personal growth in rural communities.
Strategic Partnerships
CherYsh collaborates with CFTE and Ontum Education Pvt. Ltd. to deliver innovative digital education. CFTE STEAM (STEM + Art) modules align with CherYsh’s goals, offering e lessons enriched with images, videos, and strategies. The content is accessible offline via tablets used by our Learning Facilitators, thereby ensuring learning continuity even in areas with limited internet access.
Program Goals and Objectives
To provide foundational learning with a focus on holistic language and numeracy development for rural children, especially girls, empowering them for lifelong success. The key objectives were as follows:
Enhance Foundational Learning
Improve literacy and numeracy proficiency by 20% in the first year.
Implement age-appropriate curriculum tailored to student needs.
Foster Holistic Language Development
Enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, improving language proficiency by 15% in two years.
Use interactive storytelling, language games, and group discussions.
Promote Socio-Emotional Growth
Build emotional intelligence and social skills through confidence-building exercises, teamwork, and mindfulness techniques.
Increase Parental Engagement
Boost parental participation in workshops and meetings by 25% over three years, fostering a supportive home learning environment.
Key Activities
Foundational Learning
Conduct pre-assessments to address learning gaps.
Deliver interactive sessions on basic literacy and numeracy.
Regularly evaluate and refine teaching methods.
Language Development
Integrate storytelling, language games, and group activities.
Provide structured writing exercises to enhance expression.
Socio-Emotional Development
Encourage role-playing, teamwork, and mindfulness.
Foster a safe environment for emotional expression.
Parental Engagement
Host parent-teacher meetings and workshops.
Organize “Show and Tell” events to strengthen community involvement.
Testimonials
“As a CherYsh™ Junior Shiksha program student, I can confidently say it transformed my life. Before joining, I struggled with English and Math, making it hard to keep up with classmates. But now, I have quality learning support right in my neighbourhood.”
– Ashwini, Student, Yedoga Village
“Beyond academics, the CherYsh™ Junior Shiksha program fosters students’ growth in sports, art, and creativity. Witnessing their blossoming creativity fills me with gratitude. It has also boosted my teaching confidence, making me a respected village member. I hope more villages in the region can benefit from this program.”
– Ms. Savitri Channappa Ugnikeri, Learning Facilitator, Kavalwad Village
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