Since it’s beginnings in October of 2010, SKI Charities has developed an impressive array of programs in two operating sites, Lebu, Chile and Mutare, Zimbabwe.

Despite facing a lot of uncertainties and criticism – both internal and external – the organization’s founder, Shyam K. Iyer, felt inspired to see his project to fruition.

After reflecting back on the past four years, Shyam sits down to talk with us about how the organization got its name, and how he defied many doubts to make his idea into the inspiring, successful, and empowering institution that it is today.