Urgent Cause
RAPID is a registered non-governmental organization that rehabilitates Single mothers, single women and women in distress in the Dharwad/Hubli and Bangalore regions Since 2001.
Who We are
Rehabilitative Assistance for People in Distress (RAPID) is an NGO serving Women in Dharwad since 2001.
We assemble rehabilitative care for Single Women, Single Mothers and Women in distress by creating social and economic opportunities through counseling, education, skill development and employment. We specialize in advancing livelihoods by supporting women in the business development of their choice. RAPID’s vision is that all women are independent, self-confident and active members of society.
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RAPID is located in Southwest India in the state of Karnataka. Our programs are implemented in both rural and urban areas in and around the cities of Dharwad – Hubli. We work with Single mothers & women in the age group of 18-45, Most fall under the consumer socio-economic status of E1 defined as unskilled workers without any income or pension.
What We Do
RAPID ensures distressed women a better TODAY through emergency financial assistance, comprehensive counseling and referrals. RAPID ensures women a better TOMORROW through professional job training and appropriate job placements or self employment.
What Is The Impact
In Last 18 Years RAPID has worked with over 4000 women by extending various support based on their situation, Post our intervention many women felt Improvement in Economic Status, Improvement in personality traits / Life skills, in Social acceptance and networking capabilities. More than 200 Artisans trained through Vinyasa Handicraft.