At Yelagiri Hills, the Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo are deeply committed to walking alongside the poor and the tribal communities, responding to their needs with compassion, respect, and dedication. Rooted in our charism of education and service, we strive to uplift the marginalized by creating opportunities that lead to dignity, self-reliance, and holistic development.
Education remains at the heart of our mission. Recognizing that many tribal children lack access to quality schooling, we run a boarding school that provides a safe, nurturing, and disciplined environment. Here, children receive not only academic education but also moral guidance, life skills, and emotional support. By ensuring regular schooling, nutritious food, and a caring atmosphere, we help children break the cycle of poverty and build a hopeful future.
To empower women of the villages, we conduct tailoring and skill-development programmes that enable them to earn a livelihood and support their families. These initiatives help women gain confidence, financial independence, and a sense of self-worth. Many women who once depended solely on daily wage labor now contribute meaningfully to their households through their acquired skills.
In addition, we promote and accompany Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the surrounding villages of Yelagiri Hills. Through these groups, women are encouraged to save regularly, access small loans, and support one another. SHGs have become spaces of mutual growth, leadership development, and collective decision-making, strengthening both families and village communities.
Our presence among the tribal villages is not limited to programmes alone. We live among the people, listen to their struggles, and journey with them in times of joy and hardship. Through education, women empowerment, and community organization, the Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo continue to be a sign of hope at Yelagiri Hills—working towards an inclusive society where every person is valued and enabled to live with dignity.