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.

Our Vision

**CHESS NGO - Vision Statement** 1. **Sustainable Agriculture**: Empower small and marginalized farmers through climate-resilient and eco-friendly farming techniques, promoting organic practices, improved yields, and market access for enhanced food security and income. 2. **Water Conservation**: Promote efficient water management through rainwater harvesting, watershed management, and innovative irrigation techniques to ensure long-term availability of clean water and groundwater recharge. 3. **Quality Education**: Provide accessible, inclusive education for all, focusing on digital literacy, reducing dropout rates, and empowering girls and youth with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 4. **Healthcare for All**: Ensure accessible and affordable healthcare by promoting preventive care, maternal health, nutrition, and sanitation, while bridging healthcare gaps in underserved communities. 5. **Sustainable Livelihoods**: Create economic opportunities through skill development, sustainable livelihood practices, and entrepreneurship training to build self-sufficiency and link small enterprises to broader markets. 6. **Youth Empowerment**: Equip youth with leadership skills, entrepreneurship opportunities, and platforms for innovation, enabling them to actively participate in community development and shape the future. 7. **Environmental Stewardship**: Foster sustainable use of natural resources, promote eco-friendly practices, and advocate for climate action to build resilient communities. 8. **Poverty Alleviation**: Focus on eradicating poverty by implementing income-generating projects, microfinance initiatives, and promoting equitable distribution of resources. 9. **Community Health and Well-being**: Encourage holistic well-being by integrating modern and traditional healthcare systems, reducing malnutrition, and promoting mental and physical health awareness. 10. **Alignment with SDGs**: Integrate United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into all sectors, particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 6 (Clean Water), SDG 8 (Decent Work), and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Our Mission

**CHESS NGO - Mission Statement** Our mission is to empower vulnerable and marginalized communities by fostering sustainable development solutions across agriculture, water conservation, education, healthcare, and livelihood creation. We are committed to building climate-resilient societies, ensuring access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, while promoting youth empowerment and gender equality. Through innovative, community-driven programs, CHESS aims to address the root causes of poverty and inequality, aligning our efforts with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to create a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.

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Our Team

Meet the masterminds behind the revolution

Board Members

G.T. Veerabhadra Reddy

G.T. Veerabhadra Reddy

(President)
Keerthiraj K. P.

Keerthiraj K. P.

(Program Director)
Team Members

Keerthiraj K P

Keerthiraj K P

Secretary