RISE Foundation

Resilience Initiative for Sustainable Empowerment Foundation (RISE) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to building resilient, inclusive, and self-reliant communities across Pakistan. We work with government institutions, UN agencies, development partners, academia, the private sector, and local communities to design and deliver sustainable, innovative, and community-led solutions that improve lives, reduce vulnerabilities, and strengthen resilience.

Our integrated programmes focus on Women and Youth Empowerment, Health & Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Climate Resilience, Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Livelihoods & Food Security, Education, Social Protection, and Humanitarian Response. We also promote capacity building, community engagement, and local leadership to ensure sustainable and inclusive development.

Through evidence-based programming, innovation, and strategic partnerships, RISE empowers vulnerable communities to prepare for, withstand, and recover from emergencies while advancing long-term development. Our work prioritizes women, children, youth, persons with disabilities, and other at-risk populations, ensuring that no one is left behind.