HISTORY OF RISE

Resource Institute of Social Education was founded the thirtieth days of September 1982 by ROCHE Victor who had earlier been involved in some community development work in different parts of South Arcot District.

            The founder of RISE was a Dalit who knew the economic and social problems of his community. The main idea of starting this charity came to ROCHE Victor while he was working in a project ANIMATORS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

            RISE functions as a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political and non-governmental organization for promoting in the field of conscientization, adult education, development and women’s liberation in our project.

So, at the beginning, RISE had to provide the main needs of the population:

  • Milk animals were provided to widows to make them self-reliant.
  • Drinking water. For 5 villages, RISE deepening well which provide drinking water. Drinking water supply to 5 villages by arranging tap connection from over-head tanks.
  • Building of houses. With financial help of the government, RISE built 48 Houses for Homeless Dalits..

PAST…

Past activities

Here are some activities the organization undertook in rural Puducherry to achieve these objectives:

Fighting Poverty:

  • Microfinance programs: Provided small      loans to individuals or groups to start income-generating businesses.
  • Skill development      workshops: Trained      villagers in marketable skills like tailoring, carpentry, or computer      literacy.
  • Sustainable      agriculture practices: Educated      farmers on techniques that improve crop yield and soil health. Also Family      Farming.
  • Village infrastructure      development: Advocated      for and supported the construction of roads, water wells, houses,      graveyards and irrigation systems.

Promoting Community Health:

  • Organized health      camps: Provided      free medical checkups, vaccinations, and basic treatment in rural areas.
  • Promoted sanitation      awareness: Educated      villagers on hygiene practices and the importance of clean water and      sanitation facilities.Constructed Toilets.
  • Trained community      health workers: Empowered      villagers to provide basic healthcare services within their communities.
  • HIV/AIDS awareness      programs: Educated      villagers about prevention and treatment options.

Promoting Education:

  • Scholarship programs: Provided      financial aid to deserving students for higher education.
  • Bridge courses and      after-school programs: Offered      supplementary education to help children from disadvantaged backgrounds      keep up with schoolwork.
  • Adult literacy      programs: Helped      adults acquire basic reading and writing skills.
  • Computer literacy      programs: Equiped      youth with digital skills to access information and job opportunities.

Promoting Rural Development and Income Generation:

  • Self-Help Groups      (SHGs): Facilitated      the formation of SHGs, where women pool resources and start small      businesses collaboratively.
  • Marketing assistance: Helped local      artisans and producers find markets for their products through fairs and      online platforms.

Protecting Rights and Addressing Social Issues:

  • Legal aid programs: Provide legal      assistance to those facing discrimination or injustice.
  • Women’s empowerment      programs: Advocate      for women’s rights, provide leadership training, and address gender-based      violence.
  • Promote social      inclusion: Organize      programs to address issues faced by marginalized communities, such as      caste discrimination and disability.

Environmental Conservation and Awareness:

  • Tree-planting drives: Organized      tree-planting initiatives to promote afforestation and combat soil      erosion.
  • Water conservation      workshops: Educated      villagers on water conservation techniques like rainwater harvesting.
  • Renewable energy      workshops: Introduced      and promoted the use of renewable energy sources like solar power in rural      areas.
  • Waste management      programs: Educated      villagers on waste segregation and composting to reduce pollution.

Promoting Peace and Harmony:

  • Interfaith dialogues: Organize      discussions and events that foster understanding and respect between      different religious communities. Organised Peace rallies with the youth.
  • Conflict resolution      workshops: Equiped      community leaders with skills to mediate disputes peacefully.

Past Partners

Our Past Partners 

  • Asia      Partnership for Human Development 
  • Bread for the World, Germany
  • Christian      Aid
  • SKN,      Netherlands
  • Norwegian Human Rights      Fund
  • Caritas Antoniana
  • Manos Unidas
  • Kindermissionswerk
  • Global Releaf American Forest
  • CAPART,      Govt of India  
  • Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service