An NGO that moves forward
Mission & Values
We take pride in promoting the sustainable development and growth of rural communities in India. In partnership with local community members, leaders, and social enterprises, we identify issues central to our target communities and provide the resources to implement solutions.
Explore our teams5-Step Methodology
- 1Understand
- 2Research
- 3Finance
- 4Implement
- 5Evaluate
Project RISHI is a student-run, non-profit organization registered in the United States and India. It was founded in 2005 at UCLA by Dr. Eri Srivatsan. Project RISHI Berkeley, founded in 2008, began working with the village of Bharog Baneri, Himachal Pradesh, in 2012.
Bharog Baneri is a village of 1,400 people in the Sirmaur District of Himachal Pradesh, India. Close to the Himalayan foothills, it has hilly terrain and lies roughly a mile above sea level. The village is split into 5 wards, with 1 school and a primary health center.
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