Yerala Projects Society
Helping People Help Themselves
Yerala Projects Society also known as YPS is a non-profit charitable organization started in the Indian countryside. Its mission is to empower deprived families, foster self-sustaining communities, and include all underdeveloped sectors in progress, while preserving their cultural integrity.
Climate Change
In the rain shadow region of Jalihal, where summers were growing hotter each year due to climate change, YPS | Jalihal kickstarted the Devrai Project. The project aimed to improve microclimatic conditions in drought-prone areas by planting trees, thereby enhancing biodiversity and supporting the local ecosystem. Carefully selected plant varieties suited to the region were sourced from reputable nurseries. Participants received healthy plants along with organic manure, water-absorbing polymer, polyethylene sheets for water storage, and flexible pipes for efficient watering. Farmers dug appropriate pits, planted saplings, and nurtured them for optimal growth. The initiative aimed to green 5000 acres of land by planting one million trees, contributing to the restoration of biodiversity. Read More
Digital School
SCOPE | School Of Progressive Education
Education in the Jalihal area faced numerous limitations due to its remoteness, lack of access, and other resource constraints. YPS addressed these challenges by pioneering digital schooling in 2005 with the establishment of the state’s first rural digital school, the School of Progressive Education (SCOPE).
SCOPE utilizes digital technology, including software modules for reading, visual explanations, interactive Q&A sessions, and exams, thereby transforming teachers into facilitators. This approach has successfully mitigated many educational shortcomings and significantly improved the quality of education in the region.
In 2014, YPS further bolstered educational opportunities by establishing a Junior College of Science to support local students. Beyond academics, YPS promotes gender equality, sports, exposure visits, free computer and internet access, participation in international exchange programs, and activities like table tennis and chess. These initiatives help students gain additional confidence and skills.
SCOPE plays a pivotal role in guiding students towards choosing better career paths for successful futures. Read more
Community
YeralaVani | Community Radio Station
YPS | Jalihal established a community radio station, Yeralavani 91.2 FM, to address communication challenges in the Jalihal community. The station, which won the National Award for ‘Best Creative Content’ in 2013, has been instrumental in connecting the underprivileged community with the outside world and providing educational opportunities. It also offers training in recording, interviewing, and editing programs. Read More
What is a Yerala Project?
Recently Funded Projects
E-Sakhi EV
EV Bikes used as a communinal mode of transportation. This was done to overcome the lack of public transport in the area
Concept Hosing
To provide housing assistance to disadvantaged women. This support is intended to bolster their self-confidence and enhance their living standards by granting them land rights.
Project Dragon Fruit
Upcoming Projects
Cool Learning Center
2 For 1 Computer Program
In the Age of AI, making computers accessible to K-12 for equitable opportunity
Sustainable Local Economy
Note From Designer
This is my best attempt to show you all what YPS have been working on and what we are excited about upcoming future. However, its impossible for me to make you feel what I feel in Jalihal, a classic Indian country side.
Its partly because of lack of man power and partly my lack of ability to design the website. So, here is an open invite to anyone reading this, Come Visit Jalihal! its beautiful, sunny, spacious and the people are super generous!
P.S. If you want to help us design better websites, please reach out pranjal@yerala.org.
Sincerely,
Pranjal