We are happy to share with what started as a journey in 2018 through  Genpact  CSR's support in Baramulla Kashmir has led to development of a partnership firm - YUVA SHGs 7/1/2025 (Date of Incorporation). Cell for Livelihood Enhancement has been and continues to be a journey through the years of sweat and hard work by these youth and team under Genpact and  Indian Army  Support. Genpact's Cell for Livelihood Initiative has been providing youth of local areas of Kashmir an opportunity to learn market skills, and generate income through the same. Strong resilient youth have come together at Baramulla to make a formal entity named - YUVA SHGs. 7/1/2025 marks a very important day in their lives. We thank  Genpact  team for this support, in genuinely uplifting the community of Kashmir. The results can be seen and validated on ground and we invite everyone to come visit and place orders and promote YUVA SHGs.

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)  supported F&B and Chef Bakery Training Programs. Assessment and Practical of 50 students in above mentioned trades were conducted by  Tata STRIVE  at Chinar Boniyar on 25th and 27th January 2025. The team is now working actively to generate placement leads and opportunities for these youth. This intervention by IHCL is strengthening the local communities of Kashmir, and is upskilling and getting the youth ready for the hospitality industry.

We are happy to share that one our trainees Mawa Melo from  IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation supported Homestay Host Training Program in Arunachal Pradesh, who after completing the program got placed at  Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited  has gotten a Letter of Appreciation as exceptional performer for month of November 2024.  She was given an award for - diligence, accountability, work ethics and punctuality.  Many months back this was something that was beyond imagination that these trainees would move to a different state to pursue their career.  Really nice to see that they not only did that but are also continuing with their endeavors.  This effort is all in line with Indian Government's vision and mission to uplift and strengthen youth of northeast. We also thank Sterling for giving these youth such wonderful learning opportunity.

REACHA  Delhi HQ team is on a Monitoring Evaluation trip for Kashmir Projects (under guidance of  Indian Army ) in the extreme cold conditions. The team at REACHA is inspired and looks up to how Indian Army works in tough conditions for the development and safety of communities. The team is also trying to follow the motto - Unfit for Comfort approach to bring a positive change in society.

REACHA  has got into two government partnerships - Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh on 16/1/2025 and 17/01/25.  These government partnerships aim to strengthen the Skilling Ecosystem in these respective states in line with Indian Government's vision and mission for  hashtag#ViksitBharat2047 .  The team will also implement the IBM SkillsBuild Program under these and will take it to the entire state to help upskill the youth, and bring in market aligned skills to them. The team showcased its efforts with SkillsBuild initiative in Madhya Pradesh since 2022 during the Industry Consultation Workshop. Sri Gautam Tetwal (Skill Development and Technical Education Minister of MP) was the Chief Guest, Principal Secretary Skill Development GoMP - Shri Ragu Raj (IAS), Ms. Harshika (IAS) - Director DSD were also present.  UK Government Partnership was in the presence of Sri Sanjay Kumar (IAS) Director DSDE, and Sri Anil Tripathi (Additional Director, DSDE)

As our organisation celebrated 32 years of transformative work last year, we are delighted to share our Annual Report for FY 2023-2024! 💙 The number 32 is often associated with lapis lazuli, the vibrant blue gemstone symbolising strength, courage, wisdom, friendship, and truth - values that continue to inspire and guide our journey. In keeping with this symbolism, last financial year’s report features elegant shades of blue, combined with a visually engaging design that prioritises impactful imagery and concise content for an enriching experience. With gratitude, we invite you to explore the annual report - a reflection of the dedication and hard work of the REACHA team.

Imperial Auto Industries  (IAI) CSR Project - Industrial Upskilling of ITI Students in Faridabad. We were happy to host Mr. Jai Kishan Dixit - Principal ITI Fatehpur Billoch Principal at Imperial-REACHA Center to interact with the students.  Some more glimpses of industry aligned classes at the training center, students during their practical training at Imperial Auto factories.  Also a glimpse of a message at the IAI Factories about how to use a fire extinguisher. Students are able to get to learn not only technical skills at the factories, but are also made aware about larger important things like being mindful about surroundings, and also how to react in an emergency situation etc.

The team recently helped an 83 Year-old woman, struggling with paralysis and poor health, receive her pension benefits. Despite her family's efforts, they had been unable to collect her pension from the bank, 35-40 km away, for 8 long months. REACHA team traveled 50 km to and from her home, navigating through areas with no road connectivity and trekking by foot to deliver her pension directly to her doorstep! This small act has helped the family!

All is getting set for year 2 of  IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation's Homestay Host Training Program in Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh with support of  NATIONAL CADET CORPS - India .  Some Glimpses from mobilization drives and getting the classroom ready.  Year 1 has been very positive with various trainees going all across India from Tezu after training, and joining hotels like  Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited .

IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation Supported - Beauty and Wellness Training Program at Baramulla in partnership with  Indian Army .  Market exposure visits of students to Loreal Salon.  These trips help to get and understand what is happening in market, and current trends, so as students complete their trainings they are well prepared for the job market.  The trainings are continuing in the extreme cold conditions of Kashmir.

Genpact  supported Cell for Livelihood Enhancement Project (2018 onwards). Some Glimpses of the journey that has led our trainees to create products from fresh apples in Kashmir. They have now started generating income selling this fresh (0% added sugar) apple juice through their SHGs.  The effort has been taken up under Guidance of  Indian Army  in Kashmir. Stories like Maria's who has our master trainer and others have also been evolving over the years since 2018.  These youth come from remote parts of Kashmir, and this initiative is giving them an opportunity to do the above.

REACHA  has launched - Skill Connect Program under IBM SkillsBuild Program with a cohort of 20 students joining in from Pune, Kashmir, Gorakhpur, Delhi, Haridwar, Kanpur, Betul, and Dehradun.  Students for the next one month will closely work with us. Industry aligned guidance and projects with application of AI will be made in areas like Sustainability etc. The effort aims to help these students get a jump start as they enter job mark et.