Empower Minds.
Secure Lives.

Every rural child deserves an opportunity to learn and succeed in this digital era, regardless of their circumstances

CherYsh (Est. 2011) is a dedicated non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to empowering girls and women in rural India. These often-overlooked area is the heart of our mission to change lives by providing education and job opportunities.

Our Impact: From Learning to Livelihood

Children Benefited

1000 +

Women & Families Benefited

100 +

After School Learning Centres

Empowerment Activities

Our approach to educate girls and empower women in rural India is built on programs around these two principles.

CherYsh Educate

CherYsh Educate empowers rural children through After-School Learning Centers, where trained village women foster holistic learning, digital literacy, and critical thinking.

CherYsh Empower

We provide rural women with skills to become educators and entrepreneurs through training in teaching as well as digital tools, and livelihood crafts.

Our Recent Updates

KLE signing with the Vice Chancellor in April with Intl Board

A new partnership between CherYsh Trust and KLE Tech University aims to drive rural development and education in Haliyal, Karnataka — empowering women and youth through innovation and collaboration.

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Goa Board Meeting showing Donors that the Board has good governance with meetings and resolutions

This was a mini board meeting to ensure governance resolutions were made on April 18, 2025.

Launch of “GramLabs” a strategic effort by India to consolidate 3 different activities under one.

COMING SOON

The appointment of two governance partners

CherYsh Trust is proud to onboard the following agencies to further strengthen governance and compliance systems:
1. M/s. Mukunda and Associates, Bangalore.
2. M/s. Kulkarni & Co., Hubli.

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Zar, one of our board members, delivered a highly successful lecture at KLE.

On April 22, 2025, CherYsh and KLE Technological University hosted an expert session with Dr. Zar Amrolia, Co-CEO of XTX Markets, London, who shared insights on careers in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship, inspiring students to innovate with purpose.

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Carolynn, one of our board members, delivered a highly successful lecture at KLE.

On April 16, 2025, CherYsh, in collaboration with KLE Technological University, hosted an insightful expert talk by Dr. Carolynn Cameron, Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer at McElhanney, Canada. She shared valuable perspectives on future-ready leadership and the essential skills needed for the next generation of business leaders.

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What People Say

I started as a junior Shiksha facilitator at CherYsh Trust and later became a computer facilitator. Despite initial challenges, training equipped me to teach computers to students, many from tribal communities. Teaching them requires patience. I’m grateful to CherYsh for bringing the program to this remote village. The villagers have embraced it, providing all the necessary support.

As a proud eShiksha program parent, I’m thrilled to see my daughter, Soumya’s, incredible progress. Before joining, she had no computer or technology experience. Now, she’s confident and skilled. Watching her work and enhance her tech abilities daily is wonderful. I’m fortunate Soumya had CherYsh’s eShiksha program.

In a small classroom, the eShiksha program began. Initially unfamiliar with computers, the children learned basics in a fun way. They used mice and explored Raspberry Pi tools for educational software. As weeks passed, they mastered tasks like typing, creating digital art, and coding simple programs. Their excitement grew as they discovered technology’s endless possibilities. CherYsh, a life-changing force in our villages, made this possible.

Initially unaware of computers, I assumed learning MS Word and Excel would suffice. However, CherYsh offered more than that. I discovered coding and computing, which ignited my passion. Seeing the LED light up after successfully coding filled me with pride and joy. I’m grateful for this chance to learn and grow.