CherYsh Trust and KLS Forge Partnership to Empower Rural Youth

On April 21, 2025, CherYsh Trust and the Karnatak Law Society (KLS) cametogether at VDIT, Haliyal to launch a strategic partnership focused on empoweringrural youth through skill development and technology.Key outcomes of the meeting included:● Plans to deliver skill-based training and promote entrepreneurship● Strengthening digital literacy using tools like Raspberry Pi● Supporting PUC and college […]

Karakushala Kendras: Crafting a Community in Haliyal

Women in Haliyal possess various handicraft skills, such as embroidery and crochet. To share these abilities, the “Karakushala Kendra” was established in Mundwad in 2019, allowing them to create woollen shawls. Additional centers are being planned in other villages. The women in Haliyal have several skills which includes specialised hand embroidery, crochet and quilting among […]

Training Women for Sugar Cane Entrepreneurship in Haliyal

The Mundwad sugar cane bud nursery initiates agro-allied livelihood groups in Haliyal, empowering women through income-generating opportunities in sugarcane cultivation. Supported by EID Parry Ltd., training has enabled local women to successfully sell saplings and explore further business ventures. The sugar cane bud nursery in Mundwad is the first step towards setting up agro-allied livelihood […]

Transforming Lives: Women Educators in Education

The cherysh Shiksha learning program trains local women to become Learning Facilitators. Mr. James D’Souza, a high school teacher from Haliyal, selects and trains these young, qualified women. The cherysh saadhan learning program has a fantastic initiative to develop local Learning Facilitators. They select and train young, qualified women from the community to become Shikshas’ […]

Training Sessions Enhance Learning Facilitators’ Skills

This academic year kicked off with training sessions for Learning Facilitators, thanks to The Meghshala Foundation. They focused on using the Meghshala App and teaching techniques, helping educators create a better learning environment for students in Haliyal. To start the academic year, several training sessions were conducted. Our Learning Facilitators attended these sessions, which were […]

KLE Tech University Students Transforming Villages Through RITE

Rural Innovation Through Education (RITE) is a collaborative volunteer initiative with KLE Tech University, where engineering students engage with children in Haliyal villages, with over sixty college students participating so far. Rural Innovation Through Education (RITE) is a volunteer programme, implemented in collaboration with KLE Tech University, Hubli. Engineering students from the University engage with […]

Exploring Livelihood Strategies in Rural India

Exploring Livelihood Strategies in Rural India Last month, I assisted cherysh Trust’s educational projects in Haliyal, gaining insights into project management and community needs. The experience highlighted the importance of inclusive environments, challenges like unreliable electricity, and the determination of local women in sustainable development efforts. Hi, I’m Samantha Kennedy, an intern from the University of […]

Empowering Kids Through Community Learning Spaces

Cherysh Shiksha After School Learning Centres target all-round development of children through quality support to their learning needs. The cherysh Shikshas aim to foster village neighborhood learning spaces. These include community homes or common rooms. In these spaces, children can learn, aspire, and progress. Selected and trained community women serve as Learning Facilitators. The Shikshas […]

Empowering Education: Tackling Digital Disparities Post-Covid

Tech is the future, and we are introducing computer science through infrastructure and education in the villages of Haliyal district, Karnataka. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the paramount importance of technology in the education sector. Urban schools and colleges successfully transitioned to online learning platforms. Rural areas faced significant challenges due to limited infrastructure. They also […]

Enhancing Teaching Quality with CherYsh and CFTE

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