RARE
  • raresonepur@hotmail.com
  • +91 6654 220199
  • Sonepur, Odisha, India
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Education
Since 1994

Building a Better
Tomorrow Together

RARE works with rural communities to create lasting change through education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, environmental conservation and research.

50,000+

Lives Impacted

200+

Villages Covered

150+

Projects Completed

32+

Years of Service
Healthcare
Capacity Building & Community Rehabilitation

Early Identification.
Timely Support. Inclusive Futures.

RARE equips government frontline workers with the knowledge and skills to identify children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) at an early stage, enabling timely intervention and connecting families with Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) services for inclusive care and long-term support.

600+

Health & Wellness Camps

25,000+

Lives Supported

120+

Health Professionals

32+

Years of Community Care
Accessible Water & Sanitation
Inclusive Water & Sanitation

Safe Water &
Accessible Sanitation

RARE provides tube wells and toilets fitted with ramps, ensuring safe drinking water and barrier-free sanitation facilities for elderly people, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities, promoting dignity, health and inclusive community development.

500+

Tube Wells Installed

250+

Accessible Toilets

5,000+

Beneficiaries Supported

32+

Years of Community Service
Livelihoods
Empowering Families

Creating
Sustainable Livelihoods

We empower women, youth and farmers through skill development, entrepreneurship, self-help groups, financial inclusion and sustainable livelihood programmes.

12,000+

People Trained

450+

Skill Workshops

300+

Self Help Groups

80%

Income Growth
Environment
Climate Action

Protecting Nature
Preserving Our Future

RARE promotes environmental conservation through afforestation, watershed management, biodiversity protection, climate resilience and sustainable natural resource management.

1 Million+

Trees Supported

150+

Water Projects

40+

Climate Programmes

32+

Years of Conservation
Women Empowerment
Inclusive Development

Empowering Women
Inspiring Future Generations

Through education, leadership, health awareness, nutrition, child protection and self-help groups, RARE creates opportunities for women and children to thrive with dignity and confidence.

18,000+

Women Empowered

10,000+

Children Supported

700+

Community Groups

32+

Years of Impact
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WHO WE ARE

Creating Sustainable Development ThroughCommunity Participation

RARE works with rural communities by promoting inclusive development through education, healthcare, disability inclusion, livelihood generation and research.

Community Driven

Empowering local communities to become leaders of their own development.

Transparent

Strong governance with measurable impact.

Research Based

Evidence-driven programs creating long-term change.

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FROM THE FOUNDER

A Vision That Continues to Inspire

Three decades of commitment towards empowering vulnerable communities through compassion, innovation and inclusive development.

Gourishyam Panda

Gourishyam Panda

Founder-cum-Mentor

Building Inclusive Communities Since 1994

RARE was founded in 1994 by a group of socially committed professionals who believed that meaningful development begins with inclusion, dignity and equal opportunity. What started without infrastructure or financial resources has evolved into a respected civil society organisation driven by integrity, innovation and community participation.

Over the years, we have pioneered several community-led initiatives, including early identification of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, strengthening Public Distribution Systems through Panchayati Raj Institutions, and promoting accessible water and sanitation facilities for elderly persons, pregnant women and persons with disabilities.

We believe that sustainable development is achieved by empowering people to become leaders of change. Our commitment remains focused on democratic values, decentralized decision-making and creating opportunities for the most vulnerable sections of society.

Gourishyam Panda
Founder-cum-Mentor, RARE
OUR JOURNEY

Three Decades of Creating Lasting Social Impact

Since 1994, RARE has transformed thousands of lives through innovation, inclusion and community-led development.

1994
Founded

RARE was established by socially committed professionals dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities.

2000+
Community Growth

Expanded programmes in education, health, disability inclusion and sustainable livelihoods.

2010
Innovation

Introduced Community-Based Rehabilitation, Early IDD identification and inclusive social initiatives.

2018
Inclusion

Promoted accessible water, sanitation and public services for elderly people and persons with disabilities.

Today
Lasting Impact

Continuing to build resilient, inclusive and empowered communities across Odisha.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

Creating Lasting Impact Across Communities

RARE partners with communities to build inclusive, resilient and sustainable futures through integrated development programmes.

Child Protection

Child Rights & Protection

Ensuring every child grows in a safe, caring environment through child protection, education support and rights-based interventions.

Inclusion

Disability Inclusion

Promoting equal opportunities through rehabilitation, accessibility, inclusive education and community participation.

Well-being

Health & Mental Well-being

Improving community health through awareness, mental health, preventive care and rural healthcare initiatives.

Empowerment

Women Empowerment

Supporting women through leadership, livelihood opportunities, self-help groups and social inclusion programmes.

Rural Development

Sustainable Livelihoods

Strengthening rural families through entrepreneurship, skill development and sustainable income generation.

Knowledge

Research & Advocacy

Driving evidence-based research, policy advocacy and community capacity building for sustainable development.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Transforming Communities Through Action

Our flagship initiatives address critical social challenges through community participation, innovation and sustainable development.

Ongoing

Alternative Child Care Programme

Supporting vulnerable children through family-based care, education, protection and rehabilitation.

  • Child Protection
  • Education Support
  • Family Strengthening
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Ongoing

Community Based Rehabilitation

Building inclusive communities through disability support, rehabilitation and accessibility initiatives.

  • Inclusive Education
  • Rehabilitation
  • Community Participation
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Active

Community Mental Health

Improving well-being through awareness, counselling and community-based mental health programmes.

  • Awareness
  • Counselling
  • Preventive Care
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Active

Sustainable Livelihoods

Creating income opportunities through entrepreneurship, skills development and rural empowerment.

  • Skill Development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Rural Development
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Active

Women Empowerment

Empowering women through leadership, self-help groups, financial literacy and community participation.

  • Leadership
  • Self Help Groups
  • Livelihood Support
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Research

Research & Advocacy

Conducting research and policy advocacy to create evidence-based social development programmes.

  • Policy Advocacy
  • Research Studies
  • Capacity Building
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