Cherish Foundation

Empowers vulnerable communities and envisions nurturing orphaned children to become self-reliant contributors to society through holistic development

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Hyderabad, Telangana

  • Since

    2005

Cherish Foundation dedicates its efforts to the betterment of vulnerable communities. With 16 years of experience in various social development endeav Read moreours, it operates in domains like healthcare, girls' education, women's empowerment, orphanage and shelter homes, counselling, behaviour change communication, and training. The organisation envisions a world where every orphaned child seamlessly integrates into society through comprehensive development. Recognizing each child's uniqueness and diverse talents, it nurtures their growth across physical, relational, emotional, intellectual, creative, and spiritual dimensions. Its safe and caring environment cultivates future professionals spanning civil servants, doctors, engineers, lawyers, musicians, social workers, and more. Its ultimate objective is to empower these children into self-reliant, independent contributors to society. It is dedicated to ensuring every child under its care receives the essential education, guidance, and assistance to unlock their full potential and ultimately become constructive members of the community. Cherish Foundation envisions a world where orphaned children not only survive but thrive, making significant contributions to society.


Issue

Loss of Parents


Action

Running an Orphanage at Hyderabad and taking care of Orphan and destitute children

Demographies Served

Impact

With a satisfaction rating of 4.9/5 from donors, Cherish Foundation has, over its 20 years of experience, successfully graduated more than 60 students, positively impacted over 3000 families, integrated over 200 children into society, and facilitated the marriage and settlement of over 10 orphans into loving families.

Programs

  • Education Programmes

    Cherish Foundation places a high value on education as a pivotal force for community transformation. It prioritizes girls' education, enrolling children in reputable English-medium schools and colleges, and offering extracurricular activities. Collaborating with various institutions, it provides a comprehensive four-stage education programme, including understanding prerequisites, key concepts, problem-solving, and engaging activities. Notably, despite some academic challenges, the majority of children excel in their studies, achieving high marks. Cherish Foundation's holistic approach ensures that every child in their care receives a robust education, empowering them for a brighter future.

  • Marriage Programme for Orphans

    It also arranges marriage ceremonies for orphaned children under its care, ensuring that all traditional customs and rituals are observed, fostering a sense of belonging and cultural continuity in their lives.

  • Extracurricular Programmes

    All the youngsters here have the chance to engage in various activities, including dance and song. Music holds a special place in the Cherish family, with music lessons occurring three times weekly. Several of the children are mastering various musical instruments and have even earned certifications from Trinity University of London. In terms of entertainment, the kids occasionally view carefully chosen films and daily catch up on the latest news via television. A playground is available for various sports like cricket, kabaddi, kho-kho, badminton, and occasional outings are also organised for them.

  • Food for a Cause 365 Programme

    The organisation aims to provide daily meals to 50 underprivileged children at Cherish Home. Rising food costs and limited resources make this a challenging task. It appeals to donors to help by sponsoring a day's food expenses for approximately Rs. 7000, ensuring three nutritious meals for a child. With 365 days in a year, people have 365 chances to impact these children's lives. Cherish Foundation seeks sponsors for each day, inviting people to join 'FOOD FOR CAUSE 365.'

  • Orphanage Home

    For two decades, Cherish Foundation has conducted children's camps and awareness programmes across India, including Hyderabad and Secunderabad. At Cherish Home, each child is valued as an individual, with opportunities spanning physical, emotional, intellectual, creative, and spiritual growth. Orphaned children, who lost parents to accidents, diseases, suicides, or HIV, find support here. The aim is to help them pursue careers matching their interests, from civil servants to musicians. Cherish Home offers a secure, nurturing environment where kids acquire essential life skills for independence and happiness. Each child has their own bed and cupboard, learning organisation from an early age.

  • orphanage building construction

    REQUESTING YOUR DONATION TOWARDS OWN PREMISES FOR CHERISH CHILDREN

    Project "CHERISH Oikos"
    Building Future by Building Home for Orphans

    - The premises a 640 Sq, Yards and located Just beside the current stay in Medipally, Hyderabad.

    - The plan that we have is a G+4 slab, with separate entrances for boys and girls.

    - A Unit = Cost of Land + Construction + Amenities of the respective square foot

    - Each unit can be donated at Rs.5000/-and we need totally 24000 units to complete this project.

    - All the donations are exempted under SEC 80G of Income-tax act

    - Please donate one or more units

    - Kindly extend your support by inviting your friends & well-wishers to do the same.

Leadership Team

  • Parataiah Raman Subramanyam

  • Pradeep Reddy

    Member

  • John Raimond

    Member

  • Daiva Vara Prasad

    Member

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    6-20

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AABTC6508N

  • Registration ID

    134/2005

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    TS/2018/0220998

  • 12A

    AABTC6976EE20166

  • 80G

    AABTC6976EF20214

  • FCRA

    368130004

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00054864

Location

  • Headquarters

    7-27, Opp.VS Reddy Gardens, Chengicherla Road, Medipally, Hyderabad, 500098

    Directions

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust