Rural Initiative for Sustainable Empowerment (RISE) is a non-for-profit, non-governmental, non- political, non-sectarian and development oriented organization. RISE is committed to help out the deprived segment of rural areas under the principles of equity and justice. After 1 year of village based social activities and humanitarian work in District Mardan, it emerged in 2004 as a visible volunteer organization supporting the poor and vulnerable groups of the societies. RISE was established in 2004 and registered in 2010 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.