Women's Empowerment
Women's Empowerment & Livelihood
Self-help groups, vocational training and micro-enterprise support that help rural women earn, save and lead.
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RISE works alongside women, farmers, children and marginalized families in rural India to build sustainable livelihoods, better health, and stronger voices.
Rural Institute of Social Empowerment (RISE) is a registered Indian non-governmental organisation established in 1999, dedicated to empowering rural communities in Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Ariyalur district.
Our mission is to improve the economic conditions, rights, and health of marginalised groups, especially women, farmers, youth, and children, by enhancing access to healthcare, educational equity, and sustainable livelihoods through community empowerment programs and gender equality initiatives.
RISE implements a range of practical initiatives, including vocational training programs, self-help groups, regenerative agriculture, and climate-resilient agriculture techniques, to foster sustainable development and food security.
RISE implements a range of practical initiatives — including vocational training programmes, self-help groups, regenerative agriculture, and climate-resilient farming techniques — to foster sustainable development and food security.
We promote organic farming techniques, women-led micro-enterprises, and income-generation opportunities, partnering with national organisations like NABARD to mobilise resources through bank partnerships for grassroots projects.
Our awareness programmes address health equity, digital literacy training, and nutritional support, while collaborations with government bodies strengthen our impact through social welfare reforms and participation in public health advocacy.
Our work spans livelihoods, welfare, health, environment, education and advocacy — designed together with the communities we serve.
Self-help groups, vocational training and micro-enterprise support that help rural women earn, save and lead.
Learn more →Support for the most vulnerable families — the elderly, persons with disabilities, and those in distress.
Learn more →Maternal healthcare support, health equity awareness, nutrition and digital literacy initiatives.
Learn more →Regenerative and climate-resilient farming, organic techniques and agroforestry for smallholder farmers.
Learn more →Skill-building workshops for children and youth, and capacity building for community institutions.
Learn more →Connecting communities with rights, entitlements and government schemes through advocacy and partnerships.
Learn more →We promote organic farming techniques, women-led micro-enterprises, and income generation opportunities while partnering with national organisations like NABARD to mobilise resources through bank partnerships for grassroots projects.
Our awareness programs address health equity, digital literacy training, and nutritional support programs, while collaborations with government bodies strengthen our impact via social welfare reforms and participation in public health advocacy.
Since our inception, RISE has positively impacted over 50,000 individuals in Ariyalur and surrounding areas. By focusing on skill-building workshops, community-based poverty reduction, and local participation in decision-making, we strive to create lasting change through environmental sustainability and agroforestry systems.
Our efforts in maternal healthcare support, rural entrepreneurship development, and microfinance programs for women entrepreneurs empower vulnerable populations to lead healthier, more independent lives.
"The self-help group gave me the confidence to start my own small business.” — Meena, Silambur, Andimadam
“My children now attend the learning centre every evening and their results have improved.” — Gomathi, Devanur, Ariyalur
We mobilise resources and strengthen our impact through partnerships with National and International Donors, and Network Partners.
Every contribution helps a rural family in Ariyalur move towards a more secure and dignified future. Partner with RISE today.
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