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Our Work
Ratham Development Foundation stands as a beacon of transformative initiatives aimed at uplifting rural communities. Through a multi-faceted approach, we address key challenges in areas like education, livelihoods, and sustainable development. Our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals is reflected in projects that empower marginalized students, enhance livelihoods through self-help groups, and provide essential skills to the youth. By leveraging indigenous knowledge and fostering collaborations, we strive to create holistic solutions for enduring impact. Ratham envisions a future where every individual, irrespective of background, has access to quality education, sustainable livelihoods, and the tools needed for personal and community growth. Join us in our mission to catalyze positive change and build resilient, empowered communities.
सारथी
Learning Spaces in Village
In rural villages, "Sarathi" creates safe, well-equipped study rooms, providing marginalized students with an ideal learning environment. Here, they can access all necessary resources to unlock their potential. The pilot project of Sarathi which started along with a partner organization has impacted more than 100 students now and has been a turning point in multiple students' lives. The pilot project focused on the students preparing for the competitive examination. Sarathi is the next phase of the project and its new study rooms are about to be started in 5 more remote villages in Bhandara District.
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Sarathi Library in Bhandara Town
Livelihood through SHG
Innovative Livelihood Solution
In this project we partnered with public and private entities to uplift marginalized Vidharbha communities. We support six self-help groups, primarily Gond tribe members, with resources and training for dairy farming, ensuring sustainable livelihoods. With the help of partnership we are providing 8 cows or buffalos to Self help groups created in the villages. This project will help each member to have an additional income of 1 Lakh rupees per year.
Self help groups in two villages
Skills for Future
Skilling the Next Generation
Collaborates with regional organizations to offer skill training. We prepare village youth, farmers, and dairy artisans for better employment opportunities, modern farming, and informed dairy practices. Through our recent project, with the help of partner organizations and Member of Parliament, Bhandara-Gondia constituency, we provided training for 3000 youngsters and more than 1000 students were placed at various companies, Also, we have associated with other organizations to provide training on self-employment and various livelihood methods.
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Training and Career Mela conducted for youth
