About Us
Rasta, a not-for-profit organization established in 1994, has positively impacted 5,00,000 beneficiaries directly and more than 15,00,000 beneficiaries indirectly through different community-based projects with the support of 42 supporting partners in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand with a team of qualified staff and volunteers. RASTA reaches out to disadvantaged through Day care education centres, Pre-school, Non- Formal Education centre, Formal School, Remedial Education Centre, Adult Education Centre and Distance learning. Also created need-based teaching learning materials (TLM) for classes 3rd and 4th in subjects like Hindi, English, and Maths, and trained 500 teachers from government schools and civil society organizations. We have carried out different research studies for national and international organizations. Rasta helps the marginalized sections of society by providing preventive, promotive and curative health services. We are implementing the Targeted Intervention project of Delhi Government for HIV/AIDS for migrant HRGs (high risk group). Also implementing project in which conducting BCC sessions for adolescents and women on various topics like MHM, Self Defence Nutrition and Anemia, RTI/STI and Breast and Cervical Cancer etc. Also conducting awareness programmes on maternal and child health care to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality due to pregnancy and child birth.
Apart from this we work on environmental issues like renewable energy. In an Uttarakhand village, our efforts have led to streets’ lighten with solar lights. Empowering women through imparting them skill training in Spoken English, Basic Computers, Retail management skills, Personality Development, and Life skills has helped to create job opportunities for them. In addition, we have created small business enterprises like Broom Making, Dhoop Batti Making etc. in rural areas. We work to improve the livelihood status of Women/Men in selected villages through sustainable farm and non-farm interventions, and have helped families to enhance their incomes. Rasta counsels and motivates women to connect with various Govt. schemes and spreads legal awareness so that the women are aware of their rights and know various legal provisions when they face domestic abuse and violence. We have been always vigilant towards natural calamities and Pandemic like Covid-19 ,Floods etc. by providing Meals, Medical Kits etc. At Rasta, we believe in the power of community and collaboration to make a lasting impact.
To work with socially and economically disadvantaged and empower them with education and skill and enable them to achieve and assert their rights to enhance their quality of life and facilitate self-reliance, promote gender equity and women’s development.
A society where every individual is able to realize his/her potential and lead a life of dignity in an environment of communal solidarity and harmony.
Our Projects
We believe that education is the cornerstone of empowerment and societal transformation. Our programs have been designed to provide access to quality education for children in underserved communities. Through our initiatives, we have successfully
Economic empowerment through skill development is a core aspect of Rasta’s work. Our vocational training programs are designed to address the skills gap and equip individuals with market-relevant skills. Key highlights include
Rasta’s health initiatives aim to address critical public health issues, focusing on raising awareness, promoting preventive healthcare, and ensuring access to essential services for marginalized communities. Key initiatives include
At Rasta, we believe that empowering women is fundamental to creating equitable and thriving communities. Our initiatives are designed to provide women with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to be self-reliant and confident. Key projects include
Testimonials
“Jo bhi mai aaj hu, wo Rasta ki wajah se hi hu”
Coming from West Bengal, Deepu Das found himself a bit at sea when he relocated to Delhi. He spoke no Hindi and it was difficult for his sister and him to make themselves understood in Bengali. But now the duo speaks Hindi like the locals do!It was during his graduation in 2017 that Deepu joined the Rasta STEP Centre at Shashi Garden in Delhi. Both the siblings enrolled in computer and spoken English classes. While Deepu and his sister became fluent English speakers, he says the biggest win for the two was learning to converse in Hindi! After completing these courses from Rasta, Deepu went on to pursue his PG in Insurance and Banking from Sikkim Manipal University, and is now employed with HDFC Bank as a Corporate Agency Manager.
“The STeP Centre was a place that gave me the confidence to communicate confidently. I will never forget ma’am’s advice-jo gaana tumhe pasand hai use Hindi ki jagah English mein gao, fir dekho kitna maza ayega sikhne mein (Sing your favourite Hindi songs in English and see how much you will enjoy that). It was a funny piece of advice, but one that helped me immensely.”
“I consider myself fortunate to be a member of Rasta family”
Reminiscing about her association with Rasta, Naina begins, “I must have been around five years old when I would watch a few children from my neighbourhood sitting under the tree and studying. That is how Rasta teachers noticed me and came to my house to persuade my parents to enrol me in their Centre. Soon, I was a student at the Rasta Learning Centre.”
Naina’s mother is a housewife, and her father works in a restaurant. She is the youngest in her family.Her older siblings missed out on education.
The one year that Naina attended the Non-Formal Education classes at the Rasta Centre laid the foundation of her remarkable academic journey. After attending those classes, Naina was mainstreamed into a Government School, and from there was no looking back for this bright girl. Naina graduated from Ramjas College, University of Delhi, and won many awards during her school and college days. She cracked the NET exam, completed her PhD, and is now a professor!Naina says, “Rasta never left my hand; after school, I attended remedial classes as well, and Vineeta ma’am counselled me at every step of my life.” She credits Rasta for turning around her life and says she will work for children from underprivileged backgrounds like her and help them succeed in life.
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