Rise Foundation successfully organised a Nukkad Natak on “Vigilance Against Corruption” on 27 October 2026 at Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, on the occasion of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026. Sponsored by ONGC Videsh, the programme featured a powerful street theatre performance by Gyan Kala Manch, Dwarka, highlighting the importance of honesty, integrity,Continue reading “Rise Foundation Promotes a Corruption-Free India Through Nukkad Natak”
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Nukkad Natak on Swachhata at Qutub Minar: Team Rise Foundation in Association with ONGC Videsh
Date: 27 September 2026 | Venue: Qutub Minar, New Delhi Clean surroundings are the foundation of a healthy society. With this message, Team Rise Foundation organized a Nukkad Natak (street play) on the theme of “Swachhता” (Cleanliness) at the iconic Qutub Minar, New Delhi, on 27 September 2026, in association with ONGC Videsh. The streetContinue reading “Nukkad Natak on Swachhata at Qutub Minar: Team Rise Foundation in Association with ONGC Videsh”
Community Plantation Drive at Kanganheri
On 25 September 2026, Rise Foundation, in association with Village Kanganheri RWA and supported by ONGC Videsh under Swachhata Hi Seva, organized a community plantation drive in Kanganheri Village. The plantation activity was carried out on both sides of the road from Kanganheri towards Badusarai, with enthusiastic participation from local villagers. A particularly inspiring partContinue reading “Community Plantation Drive at Kanganheri”
How to build a bug house
Before you get started What you will need Method Instructions Roll paper into tubes Roll paper, cardboard and bark into tight tubes and cut to fit the length of your container. Lacewings eat pests like aphids, and love to nestle in corrugated cardboard spirals. Pack your tubes tightly Pack your tubes tightly into your chosenContinue reading “How to build a bug house”
Internship Completion with Rise Foundation
From Classroom Learning to Community Action: An 80-Hour Internship with Rise Foundation Rise Foundation was pleased to host Vaibhav Hotchandani, B.Tech Computer Science Engineering student at Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), for an 80-hour community internship focused on environmental sustainability, waste management and community awareness. During the internship, Vaibhav participated in a range ofContinue reading “Internship Completion with Rise Foundation”
Urban Biodiversity Begins With Habitat — Not Just Greenery
When we think about making our cities greener, we often think about planting more trees and flowers. But a truly biodiverse urban landscape needs more than plants. 🐝 Many solitary bees do not live in honey-bee hives. They need suitable places to nest and reproduce — including natural cavities, hollow stems and other protected spaces.Continue reading “Urban Biodiversity Begins With Habitat — Not Just Greenery”
Breaking the Silence: Menstrual Health and Hygiene Awareness Session at SKV Matiala Girls School
Menstrual health is an essential part of girls’ health, dignity, and well-being. Yet, myths, misconceptions, and social taboos surrounding menstruation often prevent young girls from accessing the right information and speaking openly about their concerns. To address these barriers, Rise Foundation conducted a Menstrual Health and Hygiene Awareness Session at SKV Matiala Girls School, ledContinue reading “Breaking the Silence: Menstrual Health and Hygiene Awareness Session at SKV Matiala Girls School”
Do We Need Only Mature Trees for Urban Ecological Services or Miyawaki Afforestation is also Helpful?
Role of Miyawaki Forests in Indian Cities When we talk about “ecological services” in cities—cooler micro‑climate, clean air, groundwater recharge, biodiversity, mental health benefits—people often imagine big old trees with wide canopies. This picture is partly true, but also incomplete. Research on urban forests shows that all age classes of trees contribute to ecosystem services,Continue reading “Do We Need Only Mature Trees for Urban Ecological Services or Miyawaki Afforestation is also Helpful?”
How Pollination Happens?
Bees, hoverflies and butterflies are considered good pollinators as they have evolved a variety of morphological tricks to find flowers and store pollen efficiently, enabling them to perform all steps of the pollination process. HAIR :Many pollinating insects have long hairs. Some are branched, which aid pollen attachment. Bees in particular have long densely packed hairs. In some bee species even the eyesContinue reading “How Pollination Happens?”
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆?
• Perennials over annuals: perennial plants are generally better sources of pollen and nectar. They can also be easier to maintain as they don’t require replanting every year. • Do you see pollinators visiting it? When choosing plants to buy at a nursery, look for the bees: you will quickly discover which flowers they visitContinue reading “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗳 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿-𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆?”