On 28 August 2025, Rise Foundation organized an offline awareness session with the enthusiastic NSS volunteers of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies – TC (VIPS-TC). The session was a part of the nationwide Swachhata Pakhwada initiative, aimed at spreading awareness about cleanliness, sustainability, and active citizenship. The lecture highlighted: The event was a success thanksContinue reading “Swachhata Pakhwada Initiative”
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NBT Honours Rise Foundation for Environmental Excellence
We are deeply honoured to share that Rise Foundation NGO has been recognized for its outstanding work in the areas of environment protection, urban foresting, Miyawaki afforestation, and waste management on 21st April 2025. The award was graciously presented by Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Vinay Kumar Saxena, to Ms. Madhuri Varshney, Secretary ofContinue reading “NBT Honours Rise Foundation for Environmental Excellence”
Empowering Citizens: Waste Segregation & Composting Session at MCD School South Ext. Delhi
The Rise Foundation, in association with United Way Mumbai, conducted an insightful session on waste segregation and composting at MCD School, South Extension. This initiative aimed to educate students on sustainable waste management practices and their role in building a cleaner, greener future. Led by Madhuri Varshney, an expert from Rise Foundation, and supported byContinue reading “Empowering Citizens: Waste Segregation & Composting Session at MCD School South Ext. Delhi”
Vibrant Terracotta Composter Painting Competition for Environmental Awareness
On June 5th, in celebration of World Environment Day, the Rise Foundation in association with the KYK Foundation hosted a unique and vibrant event – the Terracotta Composter Painting Competition. This fun-filled day was designed not only to showcase artistic talent but also to promote sustainability and environmental awareness. Held in a picturesque garden setting,Continue reading “Vibrant Terracotta Composter Painting Competition for Environmental Awareness”
Delhi School Students Get Their Hands Dirty to Fight Climate Change
A composting program at Delhi Government Schools is helping students get hands-on experience with making dirt while also teaching them ways to address human-driven climate change. As a part of learning, horticulture waste, all leftover food waste from the school will go into composting containers rather than a landfill where it would just decompose and produceContinue reading “Delhi School Students Get Their Hands Dirty to Fight Climate Change”
Climate READY – Fostering the emergence of future climate leaders within Delhi’ government schools
We are happy to get recognised for our valuable contribution in providing mentorship and technical assistance in implementation of community action projects for environment, under Project Climate- READY (Climate Representation, Education and Action with Delhi Youth) being initiated by Delhi Government with school students. In a world grappling with the consequences of climate change, fosteringContinue reading “Climate READY – Fostering the emergence of future climate leaders within Delhi’ government schools”
Empowering Derawal Nagar: A Solid Waste Management Workshop
In today’s world, environmental consciousness is no longer just a buzzword but a pressing necessity. As communities strive to reduce their ecological footprint, one of the most impactful ways to make a change is through effective solid waste management. In this spirit of positive change, Rise Foundation recently conducted an inspiring Solid Waste Management WorkshopContinue reading “Empowering Derawal Nagar: A Solid Waste Management Workshop”
Taking Action: The Fight against Plastic Pollution and Waste Management Challenges in Ahmedgarh
In a bid to tackle the pressing issues of waste management, climate change, plastic pollution, and promote sustainable practices, Rise Foundation recently organized a remarkable marathon day-long event in Ahmedgarh (Ludhiana). Collaborating with the Ek Nayi Pahal Club, the event aimed to raise awareness among students by conducting sessions on waste management, composting, ecobricks, andContinue reading “Taking Action: The Fight against Plastic Pollution and Waste Management Challenges in Ahmedgarh”
Building Sustainability: Introducing Happy Home Apartments’ Community Composter
Happy Home Apartments, Sector 7, Dwarka has taken another step towards promoting sustainability and reducing organic waste with the construction of a community composter using a simple yet effective method: a bricks pit on 19th April 2023. In this blog post (completed almost a month), we will take you through the journey of building thisContinue reading “Building Sustainability: Introducing Happy Home Apartments’ Community Composter”
Make Organic Manure from Kitchen Waste using Kh@dbin 3T Large Terracotta Composter
Composting is a natural way of recycling that involves breaking down organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil called compost. This process is facilitated by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi that decompose kitchen waste and turn it into compost. Personally, I find it gratifying to repurpose my kitchen waste by converting it into organic manure, whichContinue reading “Make Organic Manure from Kitchen Waste using Kh@dbin 3T Large Terracotta Composter”