Odisha Rising Foundation | Empowering in Rural Odisha

Delivering Sustainable Impact through Innovative Projects

Odisha Rising Foundation (ORF) is a secular, impact driven, visionary social enterprise that was founded by a dedicated team of pravasi entrepreneurs with a shared goal of empowering the tribal and neglected communities of Odisha. It creates impact locally through innovative projects that are sustainable and scalable to build a much stronger and resilient communities.

Advancing Inclusion through Partnership

At Odisha Rising Foundation, we champion diversity through impactful partnerships. Our belief in the strength of collaboration drives us to build alliances with communities, government, Corporate and Civil Society Organisations creating an inclusive environment that uplifts the marginalized. Together, we forge a path where no one is left behind, celebrating progress through unity.

Strengthening Collaborative Action for Better Convergence

Rooted in collaboration, Odisha Rising Foundation catalyzes synergy across sectors for holistic development. We navigate challenges by fostering convergence between initiatives and organizations. Through strategic partnerships and coordinated actions, we pave the way for a more integrated and efficient response to Odisha's multifaceted challenges.

Unlocking Opportunities of Youths to Thrive

Empowering the youth for positive transformation, Odisha Rising Foundation unlocks opportunities that fuel growth and community development. Through skill-building, education support and mentorship, we propel young individuals to thrive, unleashing their potential to become leaders and catalysts for change.

Building Resilient Communities

At the heart of Odisha Rising Foundation's community development is resilience. We fortify communities to withstand and rebound from challenges through sustainable practices, disaster preparedness and community engagement. Our mission is to cultivate strength, adaptability and thriving resilience in the face of adversity.

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About ORF

Odisha Rising Foundation (ORF) is an impact driven, visionary social enterprise that was founded by a dedicated team of pravasi entrepreneurs with a shared goal of empowering the tribal and last mile unexceptional communities from Odisha through innovative projects, making technology as an enabler. ORF’s core objective is to bring together all communities within rural areas of Odisha, mobilising them to effect localised change in a determined and sustainable manner. Every endeavour undertaken by ORF is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations, reflecting the organization’s unwavering commitment to their achievement.

OUR MISSION

To empower communities through Innovation, Collaboration and Sustainable Solutions that Promote a Thriving Odisha.

OUR VISION

Envision Odisha as the Eptitome of progress, inclusivity, and Sustainability State for all.

CORE VALUE

Community First
Accountability
Innovation
Excellence
Collaboration

OUR CORE VALUES

Odisha First

In all our action, deeds and business; we will put Odisha first.

Building public trust

All have access to services and information. We work in an open, ethical and transparent manner.

Innovating and being creative

New ideas drive continuous improvement.

Driving toward results

Our efficient, effective work meets measurable goals for today and tomorrow. Engaging the community All have a voice and are heard.

Engaging the community

All have a voice and are heard.

Valuing employees

Employee are supported and take pride in public service.

Collaborating

We work better together as one team. We are a valued partner in the community.

AREA OF OPERATIONS

Operations are active across all the districts of Odisha with its partners and community village volunteers. Out of thirty districts ORF has its footprint in 12 districts of Odisha, having its head office in Bhubaneswar and zonal offices in Sambalpur & Koraput respectively.

OUR APPROACH

Odisha Rising Foundation (ORF) adopts an approach that centers on addressing critical socio-economic challenges of our targeted volunteer at the local level. All our projects are designed by SPIERS model which is effective and impactful. Our SP.I.E.R.S. approach entails develop of our solutions that are Sustainable, Practical, Innovative, Effective, Replicable, and Scalable integrating these key attributes into our initiatives, (we strive to drive positive change create lasting impact in the communities we serve.

ORF PROGRAMES

ORF’s 5E Concept of Impact guides our community-based, scalable, replicable, and SDG- aligned programs. By engaging communities, empowering individuals, providing quality education, promoting environmental sustainability, and fostering economic development, we envision sustainable change in Odisha. Through our holistic approach, we strive to create lasting and meaningful impact, addressing community needs and contributing to the achievement of the SDGs.

STRATEGY & DIRECTION

IMPACT OF ORF

You Have The Power Today To Change Tomorrow

Reaching out to help vulnerable children has been ORF’s core purpose. Take a look at the number of lives that we have impacted until the last year.

Youth pursuing professional sports activities of their interest

Dry food relief packets distributed to marginalized families

Children received quality education and psychosocial counselling

People made aware on appropriate COVID protocols

Women empowered employment and entrepreneurship opportunities

IMPACT OF ORF

Reaching out to help vulnerable children has been ORF’s core purpose. Take a look at the number of lives that we have impacted until the last year.

lakhs 0 Family/Household +

Emergency Relief Support Provided

0 Youths

Employed after skill training and Entrepreneurship program

0 Parents

Benefitted by Mental Health and Wellness Awareness Program

0 Children

Received quality education, STEM learning through school adoption and 1Re Tuition Lab Program

0 Farmers

Trained with organic farming, FPO/PO MIS and Marketing training

0 Women

Empowered by financial inclusion and digital literacy

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