270+ physical sessions and workshops under SkillsBuild across - Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana etc. in India  55% + outreach to women in local communities under the program  Collaboration with UPSDM Centers, ITIs, Polytechnics, Private and Government Colleges, and at Community (Panchayat) level  Integration of IBM Mentors in the program delivery - Thankful to 11 IBM Officials who have been giving their time on a continuous basis. (30+ sessions have been conducted) Deep dive workshops - on topics like AI, Sprig boot, Machine Learning, IOT, Full Stack Development etc. at partner colleges.  Skill Gap Study in Uttar Pradesh  Some inspiring impact stories as part of program  Showcasing of work at IBM's Annual CSR Event in Delhi  Launch of Skill Connect Program - Cohorts for Project Based Learning  Grateful for guidance from IBM CSR Team, IBM Mentors and IBM Global Team. Looking forward to 2025!

Work taken up Pan India -

Glimpses of Activities on Social Protection Schemes Awareness Camps and Livelihood Training for Women and Girls in Rajasthan, Kashmir, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Assam.  These activities spread awareness about the government schemes to the local community members, and also help them to learn skills that can help them with livelihood.

King Chef Awards held at the Khadhyan Khourk 2024 Exhibition, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on December 19, 2024. Mr. Javaid Ahmad Malik - our chef trainer for  IIFL (India Infoline Group)  Foundation supported hospitality chef project at Kupwara was awarded the prestigious title of Best Cake Designer. He got the Gold medal and trophy for being the Carving Chef of the Year.  Team and youth in Kashmir are inspired by his dedication. Congratulations to Mr. Javaid Ahmad Malik!

Glimpses from the Imperial Auto supported training center in Faridabad, implemented by REACHA.  Last week the placement drive 2 took place at the center  COPA students from ITI Ballabhgarh in action at the computer lab at resource center. ITI Faridabad students taking market aligned top classes at center, and getting their practical training at the Imperial Plant. ITI Faculties and officials are also participating in the project actively.

REACHA  tech team led by Mr.  Vasu Sethia  has started cohorts of coding classes (Python and Kojo support sessions).  These sessions aim to bring in latest tech knowledge to strengthen the Development Sector.

Local youth are getting training in coding, and then post the training period the youth are getting internship opportunities to teach coding to students across Government Schools in Kashmir (Areas- Heewan, Binner, Jahama, Kanispora etc.) This project is in alignmnet with National Education Policy, and is bringing in computer coding skills in Kashmir. Chief Education Officer, Baramulla is supporting by giving school linkages to the team where the trained youth are going for their internships! Our tech team is also introducing python skills along with ongoing Kojo coding for the youth!

Genpact  supported Plantation Drive - 1000 Didar trees were planted at Dragyari which is near Chowkibal - one of the areas in Kashmir where most landslides take place. This effort comes under the Climate Action effort of Genpact. This was organized in collaboration with the Forest Department and  Indian Army  on Dec 5, 2024.

This placement drive is part of a CSR initiative by Imperial Auto Industries Ltd. in collaboration with REACHA. It involves ITI students from Faridabad from various trades, including Machinist, Welder, and Fitter, and received additional training in communication skills for market-oriented roles. Other meritorious students and youth may also participate in this placement drive. Some glimpses from Placement Drive 1 are also shown -

Over last 8 years, the team under  Nikhil Pant 's guidance has worked extensively with the  Indian Army  to strengthen its work and mission of uplifting youth and empowering them, so they have a chance to access better livelihood opportunities to sustain themselves and their families. This effort comes in alignmnet with Operation Sadbhavana of Indian Army - which is to promote peace and national integration in valley. REACHA team continues to learn a lot each day from Army - discipline, work ethics, teamwork, grit, resilience, never give up and many more. The partners have helped us to reach here in Kashmir and continue to push us to become better every day - Nokia, ONGC, IIFL Foundation, Genpact, IHCL, Kesari.

Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra (Week of 25-30 Nov 2024) - The team visited various Smartpur locations and government departments like - District Employment Department, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Soma Institute of Technical Training, Fishery College etc.  - Lot of multistakeholder engagement is happening on ground to ensure that the government programs are able to reach the remotest of the remote areas through this project's intervention.  - The key pillars being impacted under this project are - health, governance, financial inclusion, education, and health. Team is trying to maximize the reach of govt programs under these pillars through the program. - The team has also started two new offices - at Nellore and Nashik!

REACHA  team is currently on an M&E visit in Baramulla covering the Beauty and Wellness, and Coding Projects.  The team with guidance of  Indian Army  is monitoring the progress, and is ensuring that each youth from local communities of Kashmir who is taking part in the program benefits from the intervention.  End to end guidance from mobilization, orientation to placement and post post placement follow up is being rigorously taken up. The team also met with the Chief Planning Officer and explained the project. Multiple stakeholders are coming into play in the project, and the same is all an effort towards training and upskilling youth. This effort aligns with Indian Army's Operation Sadbhavana, to develop local youth in Kashmir, as part of nation building!