From one person's response to a family in need, to a national society working across 12 states.
RAHI – A Social & Cultural Upliftment Society is a registered non-profit organization established on 22 July 2014 with a mission to empower marginalized and underserved communities through sustainable development initiatives. Since its inception, RAHI has been working across the sectors of education, healthcare, nutrition, women empowerment, skill development, youth engagement, and cultural preservation.
From a small community initiative in Delhi, RAHI has grown into a multi-state organization implementing impactful programmes across India. Through partnerships with government agencies, CSR foundations, educational institutions, and community stakeholders, RAHI continues to improve the lives of thousands of children, women, youth, and vulnerable families.
From one person's response to a family in need, to a national society working across 12 states.
As a college student, Mr. K. Raushan saw a woman wearing the same saree every day, working tirelessly to support her husband, who was battling cancer, and their seven children. He began setting aside his own pocket money and asking his classmates to contribute for the family — the small act that would eventually grow into NGO Rahi.
What began with one student's kindness slowly grew as like-minded people — already quietly doing their own bit of good in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Manipur, Odisha and Jharkhand — found each other and joined the cause, each contributing in their own community.
Under Ms. Ragni's guidance, the group formalised their shared work as "Rahi — A Social & Cultural Upliftment Society," registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 at the national level in Delhi (NCT).
The same organization that began with one person's pocket money now runs 15 Rahi Centres across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Odisha, Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura.
Before there was an organization, there were individuals already doing the work.
Delhi
Set aside his own pocket money and rallied his college friends to support a family in crisis — the spark that started it all.
Uttar Pradesh
Engaged in humanitarian work since college, staying involved in charitable causes alongside a demanding career. Later guided the group to formal registration.
Bihar
Spent weekends educating underprivileged children and volunteering at medical camps.
Manipur
Gave free tutoring in mathematics and science, and started community cleanliness drives.
Odisha
Taught mathematics and logical reasoning to students who were struggling in school.
Jharkhand
Provided first-aid support in areas affected by snake bites and communicable diseases.
Uttar Pradesh
Offered free science tuition to neighbours and friends in her community.