Programs

Education drives empowerment at CherYsh. Through village-based After-School Learning Centers, we deliver holistic, tech-enabled learning to rural children led by trained village women.

Over 10,000 children across 100+ villages have gained access to STEM, English, and digital skills for a future-ready tomorrow.

CherYsh Empower

We empower rural women by recognizing their skills and guiding them to build sustainable, home-based businesses that foster self-employment and financial independence.

These initiatives create jobs, strengthen families, enabling women to lead confident and fulfilling lives.

Impact Measurement and Transparency

At CherYsh, impact measurement is woven into every stage of our work. Each program is guided by clear objectives, tracked through rigorous monitoring systems, and assessed for measurable outcomes that reflect real change in rural communities. By openly sharing our progress and learnings, we uphold a strong culture of transparency and accountability. This commitment not only builds trust with our stakeholders but also ensures that our model remains focused, innovative, and consistently aligned with long-term, meaningful impact.

From Learning to Livelihoods

CherYsh’s transformative journey spans from early learning to sustainable livelihoods, creating a continuum of opportunity for rural communities. Through the Shiksha Learning Initiatives and Livelihood Programs, we bring modern education to young girls and open pathways for women to build purpose and economic independence. By reaching deep into rural villages and leveraging technology, CherYsh ensures that every child has access to quality learning and every woman has the chance to thrive through meaningful work. With a strong foundation in place, CherYsh is poised to scale its impact—building a resilient, sustainable learning ecosystem, one village at a time.

STEAM Education for Rural Education and Empowerment

CherYsh is committed to expanding access to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engilish, Arts, and Math) education in rural communities through after-school programs conducted on government school premises. By integrating modern tools, hands-on activities, and engaging digital content, the program equips students with essential future-ready skills. This approach nurtures curiosity strengthens problem-solving abilities, and empowers rural children to participate confidently in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Learning Education Centres “Shikshas”

CherYsh Shiksha provides holistic development through village-based learning hubs. These safe, inclusive spaces empower rural children to thrive academically and socially.

By addressing the specific needs of three key demographic groups, our programs ensure every child—regardless of age—gains the skills and confidence to build a brighter future.

Junior Shikshas (Ages 3–7): Designed for early learners, Junior Shikshas build foundational skills through joyful, play-based learning. These sessions nurture curiosity, creativity, and emotional confidence, giving young children the supportive start they need to thrive in school and beyond.
English Shikshas (Ages 7–14): Support school-age children through structured learning in English, Science, and Math. These sessions build academic confidence, deepen conceptual understanding, and equip students with the skills they need to excel in school and get ready for future opportunities.
STEM Labs – Gram Labs (Ages 12–18): Gram Labs prepare adolescents for the future by equipping them with essential digital and vocational skills. Through hands-on learning in technology, robotics, and applied sciences, these labs help young learners build problem-solving abilities, technical confidence, and career-ready competencies in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Livelihood Empowerment

At the heart of CherYsh’s Shiksha initiative is the empowerment of local women, who are trained to become Learning Facilitators and Technology Educators within their own communities. Through structured training, young women gain the skills to serve as facilitators, technology educators and mentors, strengthening the village learning ecosystem. Alongside educator development, CherYsh also provides entrepreneurial guidance for women seeking to build home-based businesses, enabling them to achieve financial independence and contribute to their families’ well-being. This dual approach—education and enterprise—creates a powerful pathway for women to lead, uplift their communities, and shape sustainable futures.
Currently, over 1,000 children across 30+ villages benefit from the program.

What People Say

“I’m Ravi Mantur, a Teregaon student. I thank CherYsh for their English Shiksha program. Before joining, English was challenging, but my skills improved significantly. I now speak English confidently. My parents are thrilled. Thanks to CherYsh’s excellent teaching methods, I can communicate confidently in English.”

“I’m Jaishri, a CherYsh English Shiksha program facilitator. Before joining, my English was limited, but the program improved my communication and critical thinking skills. Activity-based learning and well-designed workbooks helped students retain what they learned. The program also emphasizes personality development, crucial for students’ overall growth. Today, I’m confident teaching English, and I owe it all to CherYsh and their excellent teaching methods.”

"As head of the Deshpande Foundation’s Skill in Village Program, I’m proud to partner with CherYsh to bring quality education to government schools in Haliyal district. CherYsh’s strong network and local connections have been key to the program’s success. Ms. Kaveri, a cluster head and trainer, delivers well-prepared content and modules. Combined with Deshpande Foundation’s training and assessment tools, this partnership has positively transformed students’ lives. Classes 5 to 8 now receive quality education, boosting their confidence and motivation. This collaboration has also led to improved exam scores. We’d be delighted if CherYsh expanded its program beyond Haliyal district, impacting more communities and benefiting students across the region. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in rural students’ lives."

"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.”

Our Partners In Transformation

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

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.