CherYsh Junior Shiksha

Education | Rural Development | Gender Equality

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 30+ villages at any time and offer a supportive neighborhood 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 modeling, 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. Meghshala’s 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:

Goal:

To provide foundational learning with a focus on holistic language and numeracy development for rural children, especially girls, empowering them for lifelong success.

Key Objectives:

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.

Partner with Us to Drive Lasting Change

We are ready to scale our initiatives to create a powerful, sustainable learning ecosystem—one village at a time.

"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 neighborhood."

“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.”