Serving communities since 2010

Challengers Youth Association:
Empowering Youth in Bangalore

Established under the divine blessings of Sri Japananda Maharaj and Sri S. Suresh Kumar, CYA is dedicated to education, health, cleanliness, and community welfare — guided by the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

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Challengers Youth Association (R)

ಚಾಲೆಂಜರ್ಸ್ ಯೂತ್ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್ · Rajajinagar

2010

Established

500+

Ayushman Cards

15+

Active Members

Education Support

Free Health Camps

CYA inauguration ceremony with lamp lighting

2010

Est. Sept 5

About Us

A Community Built on Service & Solidarity

Challengers Youth Association (R) was established on September 5, 2010 under the divine hands of Sri Japananda Maharaj of Sri Ramakrishna Sevashrama and Sri S. Suresh Kumar, MLA and Ex-Minister.

Over the years, CYA has grown into a passionate community of change-makers working tirelessly to provide suitable help towards education for the poor, create awareness about culture, health and cleanliness in the neighbourhood, and spread peace.

Rajajinagar, Bangalore 149/A, 29th Cross, 2nd Block, Bangalore – 560010

Registered Organisation Reg No: 18/17-18 · PAN: AACTCO980F · 80G Certified

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam The world is one family — our guiding philosophy for all programmes

Purpose & Direction

Mission & Vision

Every action at CYA flows from a clear sense of purpose — reaching those who need it most and building a more equitable community.

Our Mission

Reaching to children of economically weaker section to assist in their education, to contribute to health and well-being of poor and to create awareness among the people promoting peace, co-operation and fraternal feelings.

Our Vision

In a world of economic difference, assuring the needy good education and health.

Core Values & Focus Areas

Education

Health

Cleanliness

Honouring Senior Citizen

Cultural Activities

Organising Youth Power

What We Do

Our Programmes & Activities

From classrooms to communities, CYA reaches where it matters most.

Education

Academic Support & Scholarships

Honouring 10th & PUC toppers, providing scholarships, uniforms, notebooks, and laptops to college students in association with MNCs.

Health

Health Camps & Ayushman Cards

Celebration of Doctor's Day with free public health check-ups. Distributed 500+ Ayushman Health Cards in just 2 working days at zero cost.

Environment

Eco-friendly Drives

Encouraging public to use Eco-friendly Ganesha and organizing the sale every year. Workshops and training in Terrace Gardening.

Cultural

Cultural Festivals & Events

Conducted Cultural fest with games and competitions on Teachers' Day, Children's Day, and Women's Day.

Cleanliness

Community Cleaning Drives

Cleaning drive in the vicinity with the co-operation of localities to promote hygiene and civic responsibility.

Disaster Relief

Flood Relief — Gokak 2019

Provided grocery kits and other necessary items to the flood prone people in Gokak in 2019.

Major Beneficiaries & Success Stories

Anjanappa M — Extended educational facility for his complete course in BE - IIT, Mumbai, proving our commitment to deserving candidates.
Santosh V Atre — Founder and Vice President of Convergytics (INDIA & USA) and a proud major beneficiary from the CYA education programme.
Vinayaka High School — Contribution of school benches to Vinayaka High School, J.C. Nagar Kurubarahalli by Late Smt. Lakshmi Namdev Kaskar.