About Us

Community Human Empowerment Service For Society -CHESS

Our efforts uplift vulnerable groups and promote inclusive growth across Hassan and nearby districts.

Founded in 2024, Community Human Empowerment Service for Society (CHESS) focuses on improving the lives of rural and underprivileged communities across Karnataka. Our work spans education, agriculture, health, women’s empowerment, environment, and livelihood enhancement. We use a participatory, grassroots approach to create sustainable development. Our values include transparency, inclusion, dignity, and community ownership. CHESS collaborates with KSDA, IAT, IFFCO, local donors, and academic institutions. So far, we’ve touched over 2,500 lives across Hassan, Chitradurga, and Chikkamagaluru districts.

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Our focus area

Events

Financial Literacy and Cyber Fraud Awareness Meet

Held on March 5, 2025, in Pillekeranahalli, this session empowered 35 senior citizens with knowledge on safe banking, online security, and pension awareness. In collaboration with SBI and the Senior Citizens Association, CHESS NGO provided actionable tips to protect finances and promoted digital safety among vulnerable elderly populations.

Programs

Income Generation and Economic Literacy for SHGs

This ongoing program supports SHG members, especially women, through training in budgeting, savings, and small business management. Conducted in Chitradurga and Chikkamagaluru, the sessions help participants start micro-enterprises in agriculture, food processing, and handicrafts, fostering self-reliance and financial inclusion.

Our Impact

0 School children educated on saving, spending, and budgeting through financial literacy sessions
0 Fruit-bearing plants distributed to farmers in 2 taluks to support eco-livelihoods
0 Community libraries launched benefiting 350+ children across 3 districts

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